Paper: SSRN 3765659

Abstract

We assess how investors’ willingness-to-pay (WTP) for sustainable investments responds to the social impact of those investments, using a framed field experimen

Complexity vs Empirical Score

  • Math Complexity: 2.0/10
  • Empirical Rigor: 8.0/10
  • Quadrant: Street Traders — practical and empirical, lighter on theory

Why this score: The paper uses experimental economics methodology with survey data and statistical analysis, but lacks advanced mathematical derivations. It includes experimental design, data collection, and statistical testing typical of empirical finance studies.

Research Flowchart

  flowchart TD
  A["Research Goal: Do investors pay more for social impact?"] --> B["Methodology: Framed Field Experiment"]
  B --> C["Data/Inputs: Real capital allocations by professional investors"]
  C --> D["Computation: WTP estimation & impact sensitivity analysis"]
  D --> E["Outcome: Strong preference for positive social impact"]