Impact Investing

UCSB Econ x499.12

Course Description

The phenomenal growth of Ethical Investing reflects the increasing investor realization that they can help address their Environmental, Societal and Governance issues with their investing dollars. This course explores the ways profit incentives may be combined with social consciousness for a win-win outcome. This course balances theory with actual case studies to show how profit incentives may be combined with social consciousness for a win-win outcome.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN Impact Investing UCSB Econ x499.12:

By the end of this course you will:

  • Enhance your investment analysis skills;
  • Learn how financial innovation impacts social change;
  • Learn how to evaluate both profit and potential effectiveness of social impact projects.


WHAT MITCHELL KAUFFMAN BRINGS TO IMPACT INVESTING UCSB Econ x499.12:

As a practicing Wealth Manager, Mitch Kauffman brings insights from 35+ years of advisory experience specifically assisting with socially conscious investments and clients.

Class 1 Session (Spring 21)