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Objective: To establish the parameters for a social screen for investments and identify the criteria for socially responsible investments.
Task:
Identify the criteria for socially responsible investments. Consider factors such as environmental sustainability, human rights, labor practices, and corporate governance.
Each group will be given a theoretical account with $500 to invest in firms that meet the criteria established by the group.
Research firms that meet your criteria for potential investment. Use reputable sources such as financial reports, news articles, and investment guides.
Allocate the $500 among socially responsible investments that meet the class criteria. Provide a summary sheet to the instructor detailing the firms you have chosen and the reasons why you selected them.
Explain why certain investments were made, using evidence to support your decisions.
Reflect on what you have learned about socially responsible investing and the challenges of balancing financial returns with social and environmental concerns.
Submit a write up summarizing your findings and reflecting on your experience.