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The Harvard Endowment Is on the Verge of Losing Its Crown

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Navigating Harvard's Endowment

This chapter explores the intricacies of managing Harvard's colossal $53 billion endowment, comparing its investment strategies to those of smaller institutions like Brown. It emphasizes the growing importance of the endowment to Harvard's budget and discusses key shifts in investment strategies, particularly towards private equity and alternative investments. Additionally, the chapter contrasts Harvard's leadership changes and approaches to fossil fuel investments with those of the University of Texas, revealing the broader implications of institutional endowment management.

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