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Classifying responsible investors: Identifying clusters of Ontario investors

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Little empirical research has explored Canadian investors' interest in responsible investing. A variety of demographic and attitudinal characteristics can contribute to who makes ethical investments. Using a survey of 1,834 residents of Ontario, Canada three groups of investors are identified: those interested in responsible investments who actively avoid investing in some sectors, those interested in responsible investments who do not actively avoid any types of investments, and traditional investors that are not interested in responsible investing. Demographic and attitudinal variables that explain who falls into which group are explored.

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  • Anthony Piscitelli, 2023. "Classifying responsible investors: Identifying clusters of Ontario investors," Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 94(4), pages 1133-1144, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:annpce:v:94:y:2023:i:4:p:1133-1144
    DOI: 10.1111/apce.12408
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