How Big a Role Do Private Equity Firms Play in U.S. Economy?

Name: How Big a Role Do Private Equity Firms Play in U.S. Economy?
Uploaded: 2012-01-18T22:00:00Z
Duration: P581S
Description: As private equity firms gain more attention this election season, Judy Woodruff discusses whether private equity activity is more focused on short-term profits or the long-term health of companies with The Riverside Company's Stewart Kohl and author Josh Kosman.

Clip: 01/18/2012 | 9m 41s

As private equity firms gain more attention this election season, Judy Woodruff discusses whether private equity activity is more focused on short-term profits or the long-term health of companies with The Riverside Company's Stewart Kohl and author Josh Kosman.

Aired: 01/18/12

Rating: NR

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How Big a Role Do Private Equity Firms Play in U.S. Economy?

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