Saving and investment behaviour of teachers - An empirical study

The competency of a teacher is a major determinant of the quality of the education. Teacher's professional advancement is decided by many factors. One of the main factors which strongly influence the efficiency of teacher is his quality of life. The quality of one's life is closely related to the level consumption, savings and investment. The attitude of teachers toward consumption, saving and investment would reflect their economic behaviour, which would influence quality of life and in turn influence their profession and the education system. Research in this aspect of important stakeholder in education system assumes significance in the field of educational reform. In this context the present research study titled “An analysis of behaviour of teaching community towards saving & investment” is undertaken. This research paper is focused on saving & investment patterns of primary, high school, college and university teachers in Udupi District of Karnataka State.