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:Also, Trump's Truth Social used private equity funding. Lastly, I did some work for a private equity firm owned by someone pro-Trump/Pro-Republican and he paid me in a timely manner. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 13:45, May 13, 2024 (EDT)

:Also, Trump's Truth Social used private equity funding. Lastly, I did some work for a private equity firm owned by someone pro-Trump/Pro-Republican and he paid me in a timely manner. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 13:45, May 13, 2024 (EDT)

== Investopedia on private equity firms ==

== Investopedia on private equity firms and two questions that I have that other readers may have ==

"Supporters of the private equity industry argue that it plays a crucial role in the economy. They emphasize the ability of private equity firms to infuse capital into struggling companies, potentially saving them from bankruptcy and preserving jobs. These firms have the financial resources and strategic expertise to carry out changes needed by whoever owns them while streamlining operations and driving growth.

"Supporters of the private equity industry argue that it plays a crucial role in the economy. They emphasize the ability of private equity firms to infuse capital into struggling companies, potentially saving them from bankruptcy and preserving jobs. These firms have the financial resources and strategic expertise to carry out changes needed by whoever owns them while streamlining operations and driving growth.

While not everyone will agree with every defense of PE they make, it’s hard to argue with their call for more “qualitative studies that take account of all relevant perspectives instead of relying only on a managerial, private equity firm, employee, or trade union perspectives."[https://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-careers/09/private-equity.asp#:~:text=They%20emphasize%20the%20ability%20of,streamlining%20operations%20and%20driving%20growth.]

While not everyone will agree with every defense of PE they make, it’s hard to argue with their call for more “qualitative studies that take account of all relevant perspectives instead of relying only on a managerial, private equity firm, employee, or trade union perspectives."[https://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-careers/09/private-equity.asp#:~:text=They%20emphasize%20the%20ability%20of,streamlining%20operations%20and%20driving%20growth.]

Two questions I have about the private equity field are: What is the alternative and why has the industry seen a big jump? Does the article address these two questions?

Two questions I have about the private equity field are: What is the alternative and why has the industry seen a big jump? I read the article and the article does not address these two questions.

Here is my guess. The 2007/2008 crisis saw a drying up of banker money and private equity stepped in. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 05:01, May 24, 2024 (EDT)

Here is my guess. The 2007/2008 crisis saw a drying up of banker money and private equity stepped in. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]] ([[User talk:Conservative|talk]]) 05:01, May 24, 2024 (EDT)