What can we do to make more people interested in economy and finance and to better educate the youth so that they don´t get ripped-off?
Well, the best thing today is the internet. Dont expect the solution to come from the Government, as those subjects are not on the agenda.
I think the best if you have kids is to motivate their curiosity and critical thinking.
If we say it is not the responsibility of the government or it is not in there agenda and therefore , no point including it - I think that is not the best way to go. The government has a role to play in the financial independence of her citizen and I see some government have realized this and are including economically inclined subjects to the curriculum like, agricultural subjects and farming practicals.
Then the family has its own role to play by training the child on how to be prudent in spending and to scale their preferences.