Finance ethics : critical issues in theory and practice / John R. Boatright.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Boatright, John Raymond, 1941-

Series:

Robert W. Kolb series in finance

The Robert W. Kolb series in finance

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Business ethics.

Finance--Moral and ethical aspects.

Finance.

Physical Description:

vii, 592 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2010]

Summary:

"A groundbreaking exploration of the critical ethical issues in financial theory and practice Compiled by volume editor John Boatright, Finance Ethics consists of contributions from scholars from many different finance disciplines. It covers key issues in financial markets, financial services, financial management, and finance theory, and includes chapters on market regulation, due diligence, reputational risk, insider trading, derivative contracts, hedge funds, mutual and pension funds, insurance, socially responsible investing, microfinance, earnings management, risk management, bankruptcy, executive compensation, hostile takeovers, and boards of directors. Special attention is given to fairness in markets and the delivery of financial services, and to the duties of fiduciaries and agents. Rigorous analysis of the topics covered provides essential information and practical guidance for practitioners in finance as well as for students and academics with an interest in finance ethics. Ethics in Finance skillfully explains the need for ethics in the personal conduct of finance professionals and the operation of financial markets and institutions."-- Provided by publisher.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780470499160

0470499168

OCLC:

299694546

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