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Social Finance

  • Source : National Bureau of Economic Research
  • 1 January 2020
This paper explores the dynamics of social finance, examining its implications for various economic and social phenomena. While the provided abstract mentions “Peer effects, Housing, Investors, Social Connectedness Index,” the article likely delves into how social interactions and networks influence financial decisions and market behavior within the broader context of social finance. It may analyse innovative financial instruments or models that leverage social capital for economic outcomes.
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A Theory of Social Impact Bonds

  • Source : NBER WORKING PAPER SERIES
  • 3 July 2020
This working paper develops a theoretical framework for Social Impact Bonds (SIBs), defining their outcomes-based financing structure and the incentives for investors, service providers, and governments. Using descriptive statistics, the authors analyse contract design, risk-sharing, and implications for public goods provision. The paper concludes that SIBs represent a real innovation in public finance, expanding the set of implementable projects, particularly when governments are pessimistic about intervention success or averse to unfruitful project costs.
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Sustainable Investing -revolutions in Theory and Practice

  • Source : Routledge
  • 1 January 2016
This edited volume presents a comprehensive overview of sustainable investing as a transformative force in finance. It combines academic research and practitioner insights to examine ESG integration, climate risk, and corporate governance in investment decision-making. The book maps out current trends, challenges, and opportunities across global markets, offering actionable strategies for aligning investments with sustainability goals. It covers topics ranging from green bonds to fiduciary duty and shareholder activism, making a strong case for embedding long-term environmental and social considerations into capital allocation frameworks. It is essential reading for investors, academics, and policymakers.
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Social and Economic Development

  • Source : A United Nations Renaissance, book by Verlag Barbara Budrich
  • 1 January 2018
This book provides an in-depth analysis of social and economic development, offering insights into various approaches and challenges. It explores the role of international organizations, particularly the United Nations, in fostering development. The authors discuss key concepts such as Official Development Assistance (ODA), blended finance, and other innovative financing mechanisms, emphasizing their significance in achieving sustainable global progress and addressing pressing societal issues.
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The Promise of Impact Investing

  • Source : Harvard Business School
  • 2 January 2012
This paper explores the promise of impact investing, an emerging field where investments are made with the intention to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return. It discusses the growth of this market and the importance of effective measurement practices to assess the true impact of these investments. The authors highlight the potential for impact investing to address pressing social and environmental challenges by harnessing market forces.
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Sdg Costing and Financing for Low Income Developing Countries

  • Source : Sustainable Development Solutions Network
  • 1 January 2019
This report estimates the SDG financing gap for low-income developing countries and proposes a portfolio of financing actions. It emphasizes mobilizing private investments through blended financing, particularly for infrastructure needs, and increasing budget revenues. The paper argues that the world can afford to enable LIDCs to meet their fiscal requirements for the SDGs, stressing the need for a comprehensive deployment of viable financing tools to close the approximately $400 billion annual gap and end extreme poverty.
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A Theory of Social Finance

  • Source : Center for Research in Economics and Management, Université de Rennes
  • 3 February 2018
This academic paper develops a theoretical framework for social finance, characterizing the optimal strategies for social financial institutions (SFIs). It suggests that quasi-foundations can be efficient vehicles for social finance, especially when social screening costs are relatively low. The paper explores the underlying economic principles and mechanisms that govern the allocation of financial resources towards social and environmental objectives, contributing to the broader understanding of social preferences and motivations in finance.
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Sustainable Finance

  • Source : International Journal of Law Management and Humanities, Volume 4, Issue 2, Page 1015 - 1020
  • 1 January 2021
This paper discusses sustainable finance, emphasizing the importance of productive investments for long-term growth. It examines sustainability in the financial market through various lenses, including environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The article specifically highlights the role of green bonds in promoting sustainable investment, noting India’s initiatives in this area. It delves into the three pillars of sustainable development—social development, environmental protection, and economic development—and stresses how proper fund allocation can address global challenges like climate change and contribute to a green economy.
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Results-based Financing

  • Source : Climate Policy Initiative
  • 1 January 2021
This report explores the application and potential of results-based financing (RBF) as an innovative financial mechanism. It highlights how RBF can align incentives, transfer risk, and incorporate verification to accelerate private sector funding for climate objectives. The paper discusses various RBF structures, from linking payments to simple outputs like trees planted to more complex outcomes such as forest restoration, and considers its economic rationale, advantages, and limitations in driving sustainable development and climate action.
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The Spaces of Social Finance: Poverty Regulation Through the “invisible Heart” of Markets

  • Source : The University of British Columbia
  • 2 January 2006
This dissertation critically examines social finance as a mechanism for poverty regulation, questioning whether it truly creates broader social benefits or entrenches financial logics into social welfare. Through case studies, it analyses how social finance, particularly social impact bonds, represents and values financial and social impact. The research suggests that social finance may shift governance towards profit logics, prioritizing investor decisions and segmenting populations based on investment attractiveness, rather than fundamentally altering financial practices.
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