Essentials of Social Finance

<p><em>The Essentials of Social Finance</em> provides an interesting accessible overview of this fascinating ecosystem blending insights from finance and social entrepreneurship. It highlights the key challenges facing social finance while also showcasing its vast opportunities. </p><p>Topics covered include microfinance venture philanthropy social impact bonds crowdfunding and impact measurement. Case studies are peppered throughout and a balance of US European Asian and Islamic perspectives are included. Each chapter contains learning objectives discussion questions and a list of key terms. There is also an appendix explaining key financial concepts for readers without a background in the subject as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides to accompany each chapter.</p><p>This will be a valuable text for students of finance investment social entrepreneurship social innovation and related areas. It will also be useful to researchers professionals and policy-makers interested in social finance.</p>