💨 Abstract

The article discusses Megan Greenwell's book "Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream," which investigates the private equity industry. Greenwell, a former journalist, explores how this industry has reshaped the American economy, often to the detriment of ordinary people. The book focuses on four individuals whose lives were negatively impacted by private equity acquisitions in various sectors, including retail, healthcare, journalism, and housing.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff