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Sustainable Investing is joining the mainstream. This development is due to transformations in the financial system and regulatory landscape. This article explores the effectiveness and failure of new investor approaches to address sustainable investing.
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Horster, M. (2021). Failed Theories of Change: Misperceptions About ESG Investment and Investment Efforts to Combat Climate Change. In: Wendt, K. (eds) Theories of Change. Sustainable Finance. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-52275-9_4
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