Harvard Targeted on Legacy Admissions

Harvard Targeted on Legacy Admissions

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The video discusses the implications of the US Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action and its impact on legacy admissions. It explores the role of legacy admissions in college admissions, particularly in wealthy institutions like Harvard and Yale. The video also covers legislative efforts to address wealth inequality in admissions and the taxation of college endowments, highlighting the importance of these endowments in providing financial aid and funding research.

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What was the significance of the Supreme Court's action regarding affirmative action mentioned in the text?

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What is the concept of legacy admissions as discussed in the text?

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What challenges do lawmakers face regarding college endowments and their taxation?

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How do college endowments impact financial aid and competitiveness of schools like Harvard?

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What are the implications of taxing college endowments as described in the text?

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