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Mostly Economics – Episode 12
Episode 12: In this episode, host Dean Baker speaks with CEPR co-director Eileen Appelbaum to unpack the dark world of private equity. They explore how PE firms use debt-heavy buyouts, exploit tax loopholes like carried interest, and profit from management fees while acquired companies bear the financial burden. The discussion covers PE’s impact on retirement, inadequate regulatory oversight, and growing ethical dilemmas as private equity increasingly targets healthcare.
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