Private Equity Archives - Center for Economic and Policy Research

Op-Ed/Commentary

CoronavirusEconomic Crisis and RecoveryPrivate Equity Surprise Medical Billing Legislation is Good News for Patients, CEPR Co-Director Says

In response to Surprise Medical Billing legislation inserted into the omnibus spending and COVID relief bill introduced December 21st (passing on December 22nd), CEPR Co-Director Eileen Appelbaum issued the following statement:

Eileen Appelbaum / December 21, 2020

Op-Ed/Commentary

GovernmentHealth and Social ProgramsPrivate EquityUS A Surprise Ending for Surprise Billing?

Compromise legislation to end the practice has private equity firms nervous.

Eileen Appelbaum / THE AMERICAN PROSPECT / December 16, 2020

Op-Ed/Commentary

GovernmentPrivate EquityRevolving Door ProjectUS How BlackRock is on Track to Infiltrate a Biden Administration

As Joe Biden leads in national polls and swing states, the most powerful firms in the country are seeking assurances that his administration won't crack down on their crimes.

Max Moran / ALTERNET / October 22, 2020

Op-Ed/Commentary

GovernmentPrivate EquityUS A Day One Agenda for Private Equity

Over the past decade, private equity has crept and crawled into all corners of our lives. Everywhere you look across our ruinous, virus-riddled landscape, private equity is there.

Eileen Appelbaum Eleanor Eagan / THE AMERICAN PROSPECT / August 07, 2020