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Ivory Tower Inc: The Financialization of Higher Ed - The Advocate

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The article discusses U.S. universities using endowments, often managed like hedge funds, for high-risk investments, including real estate, under the influence of the "Yale Model" pioneered by David Swensen. This shift focuses on financial returns rather than educational spending, raising concerns over student support and institutional priorities amidst political and ethical controversies. Tags like 'Investment funds' and 'Institutional investors' capture these themes.

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