Understanding the shadow impacts of investment and divestment decisions: Adapting economic input–output models to calculate biophysical factors of financial returns

In recognition of the cumulative effects resulting from financial decisions, a growing number of campaigns are advocating for the removal of investment funds from companies responsible for high levels of carbon emissions. A systematic approach can aid in examining the social, economic and environmental impacts that extend beyond political motivations to divest from fossil fuel companies.

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Year of publication:	2014
Authors:	Ritchie, J. ; Dowlatabadi, H.
Published in:	Ecological Economics. - Elsevier, ISSN 0921-8009. - Vol. 106.2014, C, p. 132-140
Publisher:	Elsevier
Subject:	Financed emissions \| Economic input–output \| Divestment \| Financial holdings \| Climate change

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Type of publication:	Article
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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