Ethical Investing
Below is a select list of books that not only imbibe the spirit of Investing for the Soul, but also are highly informative and inspirational. The titles are linked to booksellers (mostly Amazon.com) where they may be purchased. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
These titles are ranked approximately by release date.
Islamic Finance in the Global Economy: Second Edition, Revised and Updated
“A forthright and scholarly survey of a subject that deserves the attention of both international bankers and area specialists who are interested in Islamic culture of political economy … It offers a much-needed introduction to a highly complex set of economic, cultural, and political phenomena.”—Book description. For more information, visit Islamic Finance in the Global…
Socially Responsible Investment in a Global Environment
“The authors have done an excellent job explaining the development and practice of Socially Responsible Investment (SRI). Under the recent recognition of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Asia and its strong emphasis by US and European corporations, this book provides important guidance to students and professionals who are interested in the effects and implications of…
Good Returns: Making Money by Morally Responsible Investing
“This book about the history and operations of the Ave Maria Mutual Funds has many lessons. Among them is that faith-based investing from a Catholic perspective can produce good results.”—Larry Kudlow, host, CNBC’s The Kudlow Report. For more information, visit Good Returns: Making Money by Morally Responsible Investing, by George P. Schwartz and William J. Koshelnyk,…
The Conscious Investor
“The Conscious Investor covers each of the main methods used to calculate value or return in the stock market, along with descriptions of how and when to use them, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. Interspersed throughout the methods are the timeless investment principles of Benjamin Graham and Warren Buffett.” The last chapter specifically covers…
Rediscovering Values on Wall Street, Main Street
“Agree or disagree — Jim Wallis touches your heart, stretches your mind, and challenges your values. He thunders like an Old Testament prophet, yet he is gentle and gracious. With a heart for people and a dream for a better tomorrow, Jim Wallis looks tough times in the eye and talks of hope.”—Leith Anderson, President…
Green Investing: A Guide to Making Money through Environment-Friendly Stocks
“In this revised and updated edition of his essential guide to environmental stocks, financial consultant and contributor to The Motley Fool Jack Uldrich provides a roadmap to socially responsible riches. Profiling 100 leading green companies, he also zeroes in on the newest investment options in renewables–from solar and wind power to green building and fuel…
