Pickled in Brine: The Possible Cost of Speculation

In their use of endowment, real estate, and intellectual property, entrepreneurial institutions are moving aggressively to develop their assets. Although thoughtful and moderate uses of these assets can be financially important during periods of financial pressure, overeager institutions may find th...

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Published inAcademe (Washington. 1979) Vol. 76; no. 5; p. 22
Main Author Morgan, Henry M
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1990
Subjects
Boston University MA
Case Studies
College Faculty
Endowment Funds
Entrepreneurship
Higher Education
Intellectual Property
Investment
Real Estate
Risk
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Summary:In their use of endowment, real estate, and intellectual property, entrepreneurial institutions are moving aggressively to develop their assets. Although thoughtful and moderate uses of these assets can be financially important during periods of financial pressure, overeager institutions may find the results disastrous, as Boston University's experience suggests. (MSE)
ISSN:0190-2946