The essentials of social finance / Andreas Andrikopoulos ; [translated by Annie Triantafillou].
| Author/creator | Andrikopoulos, Andreas |
| Other author | Triantafillou, Annie. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Koin¿nik♯¿ chr♯¿matooikonomik♯¿. English |
| Contents | Part I. Social entrepreneurship and social finance -- Social entrepreneurship -- Social finance -- Part II. Institutions of soIial finance -- Microfinance -- Venture philanthropy social impact bonds -- Crowdfunding -- Islamic finance -- Quantitative assessment of impact investment. |
| Abstract | "Social Finance provides an interesting, accessible overview of this fascinating ecosystem, blending insights from finance and social entrepreneurship. It highlights the key challenges facing social finance, whilst also showcasing its vast opportunities. Topics covered include microfinance, venture philanthropy, social impact bonds, crowdfunding and impact measurement. Case studies are peppered throughout, and a balance of US, European, Asian and Islamic perspectives are included. Each chapter contains learning objectives, discussion questions and a list of key terms. There is also an appendix explaining key financial concepts for readers without a background in the subject, as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides to accompany each chapter. This will be a valuable text for students of finance, investment, social entrepreneurship, social innovation and related areas. It will also be useful to researchers, professionals and policy makers interested in social finance"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2021027726 |
| ISBN | 9781032136622 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781032136608 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |