Deep Dive Into #GirlMaths

Social media trends pass and go for years. Though they are short lived, they can leave a lasting impact on our lives both positive and negative.

But what happens if these influencer trends impact our lives financially? One such trend is #GirlMaths, an online viral trend that justifies buying something you can’t afford or don’t need with complex mental gymnastics. So can #GirlMaths hurt your wallet? Or is there more going on here?   

Dr Angel Zhong, Associate Professor of Finance from RMIT University joined 2SER to delve into this trend.