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Should Companies Retain "Strategic" Cash?

Harvard Business Review

Politicians have claimed that retaining cash balances is hurting the global economy—even characterizing the practice as unpatriotic —and many investors have argued that excess cash rightfully should be returned to shareholders through dividend payments or share repurchases. Arguments for Strategic Cash.

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How the Next Generation Is Approaching Society’s Biggest Problems

Harvard Business Review

Finally, innovation in the financial markets are funding novel approaches to address these problems. How did Sal Khan finance his venture? His backers believe that investing in Khan Academy represents one of the highest returns in improving education around the world (see this HBS case for more on how funders decided to get involved).

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