Essentials of Social Finance

The Essentials of Social Finance provides an accessible overview of social finance, blending insights from finance and social entrepreneurship, and highlighting the key challenges and opportunities in this field.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 19 November 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Essentials of Social Finance offers an engaging and comprehensive exploration of this dynamic realm, seamlessly blending insights from finance and social entrepreneurship. It sheds light on the critical challenges and immense potential of social finance, while providing a rich tapestry of topics such as microfinance, venture philanthropy, social impact bonds, crowdfunding, and impact measurement. Throughout the book, captivating case studies are interspersed, offering a diverse range of perspectives from the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Islamic world. Each chapter is accompanied by learning objectives, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a comprehensive list of key terms. Additionally, an appendix elucidates essential financial concepts for readers without a background in the field, along with downloadable PowerPoint slides to enhance the learning experience. This invaluable resource is tailored to serve the needs of students pursuing finance, investment, social entrepreneurship, social innovation, and related disciplines. It also holds great appeal to researchers, professionals, and policy-makers who are passionate about social finance. By delving into the intricacies of this field, The Essentials of Social Finance empowers readers to contribute to the ongoing development of a more inclusive and sustainable society.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 179 x 234 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032136608