Social Finance: A Strategic Literature Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Jing Duo (), Shantanu Dutta () and Chen Li ()
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Jing Duo: University of Ottawa
Shantanu Dutta: University of Ottawa
Chen Li: University of Ottawa

Chapter Chapter 5 in The Palgrave Handbook of Social Finance, 2025, pp 69-98 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract These initiatives enable organizations to demonstrate their efforts' impact and social value. This chapter delivers an engaging bibliometric review that delves into four pivotal research questions within social finance. It maps the current literature, identifies significant trends and themes, and pinpoints research gaps, offering a detailed field analysis. The findings reveal a marked increase in social finance research since 2014, with leading contributions from the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. Prominent journals include the Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Sustainable Finance, and Finance Research Letters. Influential authors such as Bert Scholtens, Maria Ceu Cortez, M. Kabir Hassan, and Sebastian Utz stand out in the field. Various bibliometric techniques identify high-frequency keywords like socially responsible investment and ESG investment. The bibliographical coupling analysis uncovers four primary clusters, while an alluvial diagram showcases the evolution of research topics, highlighting the growing significance of resilient financial mechanisms and standardized ESG ratings. Future research could focus on these areas to bolster sustainable recovery and advance social finance practices.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-99906-2_5

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