Analysis of an Individual's Risk Associated with Socially Responsible Investment

Author

Julia Whitley, University of South Alabama

Date of Award

12-2015

Document Type

Undergraduate Thesis

Degree Name

BS

Faculty Mentor

Victoria Javine, Ph.D.

Advisor(s)

Kenneth Hunsader, Ph.D., Kyre Lahtinen, Ph.D.

Abstract

In this study, I examine the connection between risk aversion and socially responsible investing using a survey that analyzes the participants' decisions between a clearly framed socially responsible mutual fund and a clearly framed conventional mutual fund. I test the validity of the hypothesis that a more risk averse individual is more likely to select the socially responsible firm.

Comments

© 2015 Julia Whitley ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Recommended Citation

Whitley, Julia, "Analysis of an Individual's Risk Associated with Socially Responsible Investment" (2015). Digitized Honors Theses (2002-2017). 33.
https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/honors_theses-boundprint/33