A groundbreaking exploration of the critical ethical issues in financial theory and practice

The Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance is an unparalleled source of information dedicated to the most important issues in modern finance. Each book focuses on a specific topic in the field of finance and contains contributed chapters from both respected academics and experienced financial professionals. As part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance, Finance Ethics aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the ever-changing ethical issues that confront finance professionals today.

John R. Boatright, editor of this volume, draws together the contributions of distinguished scholars from a wide range of disciplines—including finance, economics, philosophy, management, and law—to present essential perspectives on various ethics issues facing the financial services industry. While providing a rigorous analysis of all the topics covered—from due diligence and insider trading to socially responsible investing, executive compensation, and more—the book focuses special attention on fairness in markets and the delivery of financial services, as well as the duties of fiduciaries and agents.

Finance Ethics provides essential information and practical guidance for both practitioners in finance and students and academics with an interest in finance ethics.