Harvard Endowment Swells to Nearly $57b, Donations Reach a Record
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Harvard University's endowment has grown to nearly $57 billion, with donations reaching a record high, sparking little debate or discussion among HN users.
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I've only ever seen CAGR used in terms of "simple" numbers, like revenue.