Publisher's Synopsis
The need for ethical education is as long standing as the history of scandals that plague the financial industry. Understanding the cause and effect of economic crises and scandals from an ethical perspective ensures the long run health of our financial markets. Sarah W. Peck's Investment Ethics is an applied and uniquely focused textbook that provides students with the tools, examples, and exercises they need to understand ethical concepts and consequences in the practice of finance; especially regarding investments. This text serves not only as a key tool in the classroom, but also a longstanding guide for examining the ethical practices of companies and organizations.
