Description
Product ID: | 9781108473132 |
Product Form: | Hardback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | Seeking Virtue in Finance |
Subtitle: | Contributing to Society in a Conflicted Industry |
Authors: | Author: JC de Swaan |
Page Count: | 246 |
Subjects: | Ethics and moral philosophy, Ethics & moral philosophy, Economic and financial crises and disasters, Finance and the finance industry, Business ethics and social responsibility, Corporate governance: role and responsibilities of boards and directors, Financial services law and regulation, Economic & financial crises & disasters, Finance, Business ethics & social responsibility, Corporate governance, Financial services law & regulation |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Drawing from inspiring individuals, JC 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. 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. |
Imprint Name: | Cambridge University Press |
Publisher Name: | Cambridge University Press |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2020-09-17 |