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The Resurgence and Risks of SPACs in Today's Market

This chapter explores the recent revival of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), contrasting successful examples like DraftKings with the fraudulent Akazoo. It discusses the high rate of losses for investors post-merger and posits that better structures could enhance SPACs as a financing option moving forward.

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