In-Focus: Private Equity
In Focus: Private Equity Increasingly Killing American Business
As a national economic downturn impacts communities across the nation, a number of prominent businesses have gone out of business in recent years. Though lower sales and inflation-addled higher prices are certainly contributing to the issue, one of the biggest threats to American businesses is private equity.
In Focus: How Private Equity Leaves Patients In The Cold
Connecticut residents in certain parts of the state may be familiar with Prospect Medical Holdings. In 2016, the private healthcare firm purchased several Connecticut hospitals including Manchester Memorial Hospital and Waterbury Hospital.
In Focus: How Private Equity Drives Up Housing Costs
With more homes and apartment buildings owned by private equity firms, a growing number of reports are documenting their impact: rents are rising, families are being priced out of homeownership, and increasing top-down pressure exacerbates housing crises.
In Focus: How Private Equity May Price Families Out of Youth Sports
One of America’s favorite pastimes, sports has been a bond uniting communities for centuries. From major league teams to youth leagues, they promote good health and bring neighbors together. Unfortunately, even local youth sports like baseball, hockey and basketball are falling victim to the creeping swell of private equity.
In Focus: The Human Cost of Private Equity Profiteering in Prisons
As private equity accelerates nationwide bankruptcies, hospital mismanagement, and soaring housing prices, it can be easy to feel like the industry is slowly creeping into every facet of modern life. For those who are currently incarcerated, that could not be more true. The impacts are dire and have already caused deaths in recent …
In Focus: Private Equity Drags Wages Down, Drives Unemployment Up
For all we know about the bankruptcies and profit-over-people business models tied to private equity firms, the practice’s effect on hardworking people in our communities is understated in modern media. The impact is nothing good.