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Can Sustainable Investing Save the World? Reviewing the Mechanisms of Investor Impact

Target GroupMaster, PhDResource TypeResearch ArticleDomainSustainable and Responsible Investment, Sustainable Financial EconomyDuration1h to ≤ 2hAuthorJulian F. Kölbel, Florian Heeb, Falko Paetzold, Timo Busch
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Summary

This literature review on investor impact examines how sustainable investing contributes to societal goals. It explores three key impact mechanisms: shareholder engagement, capital allocation, and indirect impacts—assessing their effectiveness in driving environmental and social change.

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Research Article

Provide reading guides focusing on methodology, evidence quality, and logical structure. Students should identify key arguments, evaluate supporting evidence, and assess limitations. Use articles as springboards for generating research questions or comparing methodological approaches. Have students present critical analyses to peers, emphasizing how findings connect to broader theoretical frameworks.

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