ECON
13
An Introduction to Impact Investing
Winter 2022
This is not the current course catalog
Class Details
This course will expose students to the basics of impact investing through a practical examination of investments based on sector, asset class and return profile. Students will examine impact investing through multiple lenses including institutional investors, for-profit business leaders, governments and their agencies as well as non-profit, mission-oriented organizations. Students will be expected to meet two times a week for three hours a class. Classes will include student discussions and in-class presentations from several industry experts. Students will also be expected to complete out of class reading and research.
The Class:
Format: lecture
Limit: 30
Grading: pass/fail only
Limit: 30
Grading: pass/fail only
Requirements/Evaluation:
10-page paper
Prerequisites:
none
Enrollment Preferences:
seniors
Unit Notes:
Daniel Gura '06 is currently the Managing Director at Habitat for Humanity International. In this role he manages Habitat's domestic impact investing and lending efforts, which has included building out the organization's nationwide Community Development Financial Institution, Habitat Mortgage Solutions. Daniel has over 15 years of experience in financial services.
Materials/Lab Fee:
none
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ECON 13 - 01 (W) LEC Impact Investing
ECON 13 - 01 (W) LEC Impact InvestingZorin Daniel GuraMWR 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Schapiro Hall 2411041
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