Research on Sustainable Development Goals in Business, Economics and Finance

Date: 18 December 2024 12:00-13:00 

Location: Corvinus University of Budapest, Institute of Finance – Room E.279.1. 

In a recent editorial, Nature emphasized that the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) remain underexplored in research within developed economies, despite their critical importance over the next decade. This presentation will examine emerging trends on SDG research in business disciplines, with a particular focus on economics and finance. To illustrate key issues and challenges, we will explore a case study on research related to Green Bonds. The interconnected pillars of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), particularly those addressing climate-related concerns such as climate finance, represent the most significant research challenge for business disciplines in the years ahead. While research on SDG-ESG topics has grown considerably in recent years, its scale and scope remain limited compared to advancements in the hard sciences, such as ecology and engineering. Addressing this disparity requires prioritizing problem identification and motivation—key steps in driving impactful research and contributions in this critical area. 

Read Dr. Jonathan A. Batten’s publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PqEqUcAAAAAJ&hl=en 

Consult the schedule of upcoming seminars: https://sites.google.com/view/finance-seminars/schedule 

Please note that this Microsoft Teams link is only in case you are unable to join the seminar at the Corvinus University of Budapest, the meeting will be generally held offline.