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The risk-adjusted return potential of integrating ESG strategies into emerging market equities

Matthew W. SherwoodFinance Department, The King's College, New York City, NY, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Julia L. PollardFinance Department, The King's College, New York City, NY, USA
Pages 26-44 | Received 08 Jan 2017, Accepted 12 May 2017, Published online: 31 May 2017

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