Socially Responsible Finance and Investing / Robert W. Kolb Series (PDF)

A 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.

* Discusses many important issues associated with socially
responsible finance and investing, like moral hazard and the
concept of "too big to fail"

* Contains contributed chapters from numerous thought-leaders in
the field of finance

* Presents comprehensive coverage starting with the basics and
bringing you through to cutting-edge, current theory and
practice

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.