This Appleseed report describes the contributions of Harvard University to the economy of the Boston area, highlighting its role as a major regional enterprise and its contributions through its mission of education, research, business development and service to the community.
This Appleseed report examines the economic impact of Boston's eight research universities (Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Massachusetts Boston, Harvard University, Northeastern University, and Tufts University) on the Metropolitan Boston Area.

For Harvard University, Appleseed assessed the university's impact on the Boston area economy, both as a major enterprise in itself and through its role in education, research, business development and community service.