This article contributes to the literature on socially responsible investing (SRI) by discussing findings from an empirical comparative study of Scandinavian investors. The study draws attention to how contextual factors shape the principles and practices of SRI investors by using a wide range...

ESG criteria is a quantum of a company’s performance in the environmental, social and governance aspects. The value of a company can be understood not just by the profits it makes but also by the awareness and sensitivity it has towards the stakeholders and society as a whole. And so, the...

Do private banks act as hard-nosed bankers when firms get financially distressed compared to public banks that have the mandate to support regional economy? For German firms in the period 2000-2005, I find that the probability of leaving the market after financial distress is higher for firms...