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Financing Choices and Transition Risk: Economic and Social Implications

In: Raising Finance From Traditional to New Forms of Entrepreneurial Finance

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  • Geeta Duppati
  • Ruwani Fernando
  • Sonono Energy

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The transition to a low-carbon economy is a multifaceted and challenging process that requires careful assessment of financing options and transition risk. Companies must handle the financial consequences of transitioning to sustainable practices while mitigating the related risks. Transition risk may lead to job losses in carbon-intensive industries, resulting in unemployment and displeasure with the government. Economic collapse in fossil-fuel-dependent economies could result in poverty and inequality. Green technology and infrastructure investments can stimulate economic growth and job creation. A good transition minimises pollution and health risks, which benefits public health…

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  • Geeta Duppati & Ruwani Fernando & Sonono Energy, 2026. "Financing Choices and Transition Risk: Economic and Social Implications," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Douglas Cumming & Hafiz Hoque & Eilnaz Kashefi-Pour (ed.), Raising Finance From Traditional to New Forms of Entrepreneurial Finance, chapter 14, pages 637-668, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
    • Handle: RePEc:wsi:wschap:9781800617032_0014
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    JEL classification:

    • G11 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Portfolio Choice; Investment Decisions
    • G24 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Investment Banking; Venture Capital; Brokerage
    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill
    • G23 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Non-bank Financial Institutions; Financial Instruments; Institutional Investors
    • G34 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance
    • L26 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Entrepreneurship

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