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A History of Scandinavian Socially Responsible Investing

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  • Elias Bengtsson, 2008. "A History of Scandinavian Socially Responsible Investing," Journal of Business Ethics, Springer, vol. 82(4), pages 969-983, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jbuset:v:82:y:2008:i:4:p:969-983
    DOI: 10.1007/s10551-007-9606-y
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