Saving for Retirement Without Harming Others

This article discusses moral issues raised by defined contribution retirement plans, specifically 401(k) plans in the United States. The primary aim is to defend the claim that the federal government ought to require 401(k) plans to include a range of socially responsible investment (SRI) options. T...

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Main Author: Daskal, Steven (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer 2013
In: Journal of business ethics
Year: 2013, Volume: 113, Issue: 1, Pages: 147-156
Further subjects:B Defined contribution
B Retirement savings
B Ethical Investing
B Socially Responsible Investment
B 401(k)
B mutual funds
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