The effectiveness of socially responsible investment: a review

Journal of Integrative Environmental Sciences

Volumn 10, Issue 3-4, 2013, Pages 235-252

  Wagemans, Frank A J ^a   Koppen, C S A Kris van ^a   Mol, Arthur P J ^a  

^a WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

Author keywords

corporate social responsibility; environmental management; ethical investment; shareholders; stakeholders

Indexed keywords

EID: 84890555443     PISSN: 1943815X     EISSN: 19438168     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1943815X.2013.844169     Document Type: Review

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