Seeking Virtue in Finance

Contributing to Society in a Conflicted Industry

Inbunden, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

Since the Global Financial Crisis, a surge of interest in the use of finance as a tool to address social and economic problems suggests the potential for a generational shift in how the finance industry operates and is perceived. J. C. de Swaan seeks to channel the forces of well-intentioned finance professionals to improve finance from within and help restore its focus on serving society. Drawing from inspiring individuals in the field, de Swaan proposes a framework for pursuing a viable career in finance while benefiting society and upholding humanistic values. In doing so, he challenges traditional concepts of success in the industry. This will also engage readers outside of finance who are concerned about the industry's impact on society.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-09-17
Mått:160 x 235 x 18 mm
Vikt:480 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:246
Förlag:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9781108473132

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Mer om författaren

JC de Swaan is a lecturer in the economics department at Princeton University, where he is affiliated with the Bendheim Center for Finance, and a partner at Cornwall Capital, a New York-based investment fund. He also teaches at the University of Cambridge and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Recensioner i media

“In his unique and important book, JC de Swaan applies Aristotle's virtue ethics to modern finance. The result is a highly sophisticated account of how the finance industry contributes both good and ill to the economy and society. De Swaan knows the evidence, and presents it with care, objectivity, and moral purpose – to help make modern finance a force for good in the world. Kudos for a major contribution to the debate on reforming business for the common good.' Jeffrey D. Sachs, University Professor at Columbia University, New York and Director of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction; 1. Customer Mandate: Serving Customers' Interest Faithfully; 2. Social Wealth Creation: Contributing to Society Beyond the Customer Mandate; 3. Humanistic Leadership Within the Organization: Treating Colleagues with Dignity, Empowering Them, and Fostering a Responsible Culture; 4. Engaged Citizenship: Contributing Expertise, Time, and Wealth to the Common Good; Conclusion