Bad Company by Megan Greenwell

Bad Company: Private Equity And The Death Of The American Dream by Megan GreenwellBrand New Arc Copy Paperback Genre: Economic PolicyA timely work of singular reportage and a damning indictment of the private equity industry told through the stories of four American workers whose lives and communities were upended by the ruinous effects of private equity takeovers.Private equity runs our country, yet few Americans have any idea how ingrained it is in their lives. Private equity controls="" our hospitals, daycare centers, supermarket chains, voting machine manufacturers, local newspapers, nursing home operators, fertility clinics, and prisons. The industry even manages highways, municipal water systems, fire departments, emergency medical services, and owns a growing swath of commercial and residential real estate.Private equity executives, meanwhile, are not only among the wealthiest people in American society, but have grown to become latest-day barons with outsized influencA Perfect for everyday use. premium materials and excellent craftsmanship ensure long-lasting durability.