Socially Responsible Finance and Investing: Financial Institutions, Corporations, Investors, and Activists

The Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance is an unparalleled source of information dedicated to the most important issues in modern finance. Each book focuses on a specific topic in the field of finance and contains contributed chapters from both respected academics and experienced financial professionals. As part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance, Socially Responsible Finance and Investing aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the essential elements associated with this growing discipline.

Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, Socially Responsible Finance and Investing takes a wide-ranging view of this ever-evolving area of finance and offers multiple perspectives on issues regarding both its theory and practice.

Comprising four informative parts, this timely guide touches on everything from stakeholder analysis and social entrepreneurship to the historical development of SRI, its investment performance, and predictions about its future. Along the way, it also provides important coverage of topics including the impact of social concerns on financial activities as well as the role of governance in CSR. Written with both experienced professionals and serious financial students in mind, this reliable resource puts socially responsible finance and investing in perspective. It skillfully details the current state of research in this area and offers practical guidance on applying the information found here in real-world situations.

Socially Responsible Finance and Investing contains the latest thinking in this field from some of today's leading practitioners and academics. Engaging and accessible, this book provides a firm understanding of what it will really take to excel at this difficult endeavor.