Generic Information Collection Plan for Foundational Research About Consumer Credit Markets and Household Financial Decision-Making

Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Bureau) is tasked with researching, analyzing, and reporting on topics relating to the Bureau’s mission, including developments in markets for consumer financial products and services, consumer awareness, and consumer behavior. Under this generic information collection plan, the Bureau collects data through qualitative and quantitative methods, including focus groups, interviews, and controlled trials in field and laboratory settings. The primary purpose of research carried out under this generic clearance is for foundational research of an exploratory nature. This foundational research will be used for developmental and informative purposes to increase the Bureau’s understanding of consumer credit markets and household financial decision-making. In addition, research may be related to the Bureau’s mission regarding financial education, including evaluating the effectiveness of financial education programs and understanding financial planning behaviors, including savings, spending, and investing behavior. The Bureau envisions that the research covered under this clearance will be basic foundational research about consumer credit markets and household finance.

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Federal Enterprise Architecture: Economic Development - Financial Sector Oversight