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Abstract
The increasing prominence of ESG ratings is reshaping asset pricing by providing new approaches to assess risk and return in financial markets. This study conducts a bibliometric analysis of 392 publications from Scopus and Web of Science, covering research from 2005 to 2024. A notable acceleration in studies has been observed since 2018, with the USA and UK leading in contributions. The analysis identifies key thematic clusters on the impact of corporate social responsibility on stock performance and portfolio management. It maps the evolution of ESG-related asset pricing research, highlights key contributors, and outlines emerging themes for financial decision-making.
ESG评级的日益突出,通过提供评估金融市场风险和回报的新方法,正在重塑资产定价。本研究对来自Scopus和Web of Science的392篇论文进行了文献计量学分析,涵盖了2005年至2024年的研究。自2018年以来,研究的速度显著加快,其中美国和英国的贡献领先。分析确定了企业社会责任对股票业绩和投资组合管理影响的关键专题集群。它描绘了与esg相关的资产定价研究的演变,突出了关键贡献者,并概述了金融决策的新兴主题。
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