Socially Responsible Finance and Investing: Financial Institutions, Corporations, Investors, and ActivistsA detailed look at the role of social responsibility in finance and investing The concept of socially responsible finance and investing continues to grow, especially in the wake of one of the most devastating financial crises in history. This includes responsibility from the corporate side (corporate social responsibility) as well as the investor side (socially responsible investing) of the capital markets. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, Socially Responsible Finance and Investing offers an important basis of knowledge regarding both the theory and practice of this ever-evolving area of finance. As part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance, this book showcases contributed chapters from professionals and academics with extensive expertise on this particular subject. It provides a comprehensive view of socially responsible foundations and their applications to finance and investing as determined by the current state of research.
Now more than ever, we need to be mindful of the social responsibilities of all investment practices. The recent financial crisis and recession has changed the financial landscape for years to come and Socially Responsible Finance and Investing is a timely guide to help us navigate this difficult terrain. |
Contents
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Corporate Social Responsibility | 39 |
Business Models and Social Entrepreneurship | 55 |
Fiduciary and Other Legal Duties | 69 |
International and Cultural Views | 87 |
Social Environmental and Trust Issues in Business | 111 |
Religion and Finance | 143 |
Contents | 161 |
Use and Misuse of Financial Secrecy | 275 |
Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate | 299 |
Measuring Responsibility to the Different | 323 |
Corporate Philanthropy | 341 |
Institutional Investor Activism | 359 |
Social Activism and Nongovernmental Organizations | 381 |
Corporate Socially Responsible Investments | 405 |
SRI Mutual Fund and Index Performance | 425 |
Managerial Compensation | 181 |
Externalities in Financial Decision Making | 197 |
Real Estate and Society | 213 |
Federal Housing Policies and the Recent Financial | 239 |
Predatory Lending and Socially | 257 |