Digital human finance : exploring embeddedness, inclusion and social realities / Anette Broløs ( Finthropology B.V., Odense, Denmark), Erin Taylor (Finthropology B.V., The Hague, the Netherlands), Jillet Sarah Sam (Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India), Shriram Venkatraman (Department of Business and Management, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Broløs, Anette, author.

Taylor, Erin, author.

Sam, Jillet Sarah, author.

Venkatraman, Shriram, author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Fintech.

Financial services industry--Technological innovations.

Financial services industry.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (228 pages)

Edition:

First.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This timely book provides a comprehensive analysis of digital financial services across diverse socio-economic landscapes, moving beyond technology-focused perspectives to examine the complex social and cultural dimensions of financial innovation. Chapters explore how digital financial tools, from mobile banking to AI-based FinTech innovations, function as both economic instruments and catalysts for sociocultural change. Through a human-centric perspective, the contributors challenge the prevalent techno-optimistic narratives surrounding the topic, highlighting that outcomes are shaped by existing social hierarchies, cultural norms, and power dynamics. Key topics discussed include: the high hopes and the risks that digital financial services introduce; sustainable finance; household financial dynamics; trust; and financial inclusion. The book further advocates for context-sensitive approaches that balance innovation with equity and cultural pluralism. This book is a vital resource for students and academics in sociology, anthropology, finance, business, economics, development, and science and technology studies. It is also an insightful read for finance professionals, policymakers, and technology innovators"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Foreword

1. Introduction: The world of human-centred digital finance

Part I: The big picture: Contexts of digital human finance

2. The theories behind the thinking

3. High hopes for people in digital finance

4. The complexities of trust in digital finance

5. Making digital financial inclusion sustainable

Part II: The playbook: Practices of digital human finance

6. How people think (and feel) about digital money

7. 'Relating' to finance in the household

8. Digital monetary gift-giving practices

9. Debt: A human economy perspective

10. Navigating savings and investments: From digital piggybanks to virtual portfolios

11. Conclusion: The human in digital finance - reflections and future trajectories

References

Glossary

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035344932 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.