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Journal of Business Ethics
Erschienen in: Journal of Business Ethics 3/2013

01.07.2013

Drivers of Socially Responsible Investing: A Case Study of Four Nordic Countries

verfasst von: Bert Scholtens, Riikka Sievänen

Erschienen in: Journal of Business Ethics | Ausgabe 3/2013

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Abstract

In this study, we try to establish what determines the substantial differences in the Nordic countries’ size and composition of socially responsible investing (SRI). We investigate if these differences between Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden can be associated with key characteristics in economics, finance, culture, and institutions. We find that in particular economic openness, the size of the pension industry, and cultural values of masculinity (femininity) and uncertainty avoidance can be associated with the differences in SRI in the four countries. On basis of these findings, we lay foundations for an international theory of SRI.
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Metadaten
Titel
Drivers of Socially Responsible Investing: A Case Study of Four Nordic Countries
verfasst von
Bert Scholtens
Riikka Sievänen
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2013
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
Journal of Business Ethics / Ausgabe 3/2013
Print ISSN: 0167-4544
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-0697
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-012-1410-7

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