Background Note | HBS Case Collection | February 2012 (Revised July 2012)

The Promise of Impact Investing

by V. Kasturi Rangan, Sarah Appleby and Laura Moon

Abstract

This note outlines the segments of a potential $500 billion social investment market; sectors such as housing, microfinance, health and education. The note sketches the roles of the various players and summarizes their investment perspectives.

Keywords: Investment;

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Citation:

Rangan, V. Kasturi, Sarah Appleby, and Laura Moon. "The Promise of Impact Investing." Harvard Business School Background Note 512-045, February 2012. (Revised July 2012.)

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  1. Background Note | HBS Case Collection | February 2012 (Revised July 2012)

    The Promise of Impact Investing

    V. Kasturi Rangan, Sarah Appleby and Laura Moon

    This note outlines the segments of a potential $500 billion social investment market; sectors such as housing, microfinance, health and education. The note sketches the roles of the various players and summarizes their investment perspectives.

    Keywords: Investment;

    Citation:

    Rangan, V. Kasturi, Sarah Appleby, and Laura Moon. "The Promise of Impact Investing." Harvard Business School Background Note 512-045, February 2012. (Revised July 2012.)  View Details
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