Book description
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.
H. KENT BAKER, PhD, CFA, CMA, is University Professor of
Finance and Kogod Research Professor at the Kogod School of Business
at American University, Washington, D. C. As one of the most prolific
finance academics, he has published 16 books, and more than 150
refereed articles in such publications as the Journal of Finance,
Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Financial
Management, Financial Analysts Journal, Journal of Portfolio
Management, and Harvard Business Review. He has
consulting and training experience with more than 100 organizations.
Professor Baker holds a BSBA from Georgetown University; MEd, MBA, and
DBA degrees from the University of Maryland; and a MA, MS, and two
PhDs from American University. He also holds CFA and CMA designations.
JOHN R. NOFSINGER is a Professor of Finance and Nihoul Faculty
Fellow at Washington State University. He is one of the world's
leading experts in behavioral finance and is a frequent speaker on
this topic and socially responsible finance at investment management
conferences, universities, and academic conferences. Professor
Nofsinger has also published more than 50 articles in scholarly and
practitioner journals. His research has appeared in the Journal of
Finance, Journal of Business, Journal of Financial and Quantitative
Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Banking and
Finance, Financial Management, Financial Analysts Journal, Journal
of Behavioral Decision Making, and many others. Professor
Nofsinger earned a PhD in finance from Washington State University.
