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Published Jun 13, 2023

Private equity bought out your doctor and bankrupted Toys”R”Us. Here’s why that matters.

Explore the pervasive impact of private equity on markets and consumer welfare, as discussed by Brendan Ballou, author of "Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America." The episode delves into the challenges faced by regulators in curbing the unchecked power of these firms and the growing activism aimed at reforming their business models.
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