Shame is not a good place to start learning
Editorial. What comes to mind if you think about numeracy or financial skills? For too many people, the strongest feeling is shame.
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(MA) is the editor-in-chief of Elm Magazine. Contact: heini.huhtinen@kvs.fi or +358 447914526.
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