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565. Are Private Equity Firms Plundering the U.S. Economy?

Freakonomics Radio

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Private Equity: Mainstream Influence and Insights

This chapter delves into the significant impact of private equity firms on various economic sectors, highlighting both their benefits and challenges. An insider provides unique insights and hints at the author's motivations for addressing the prominence of private equity in a forthcoming book.

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