Plunder

In Plunder, Brendan Ballou explores how private equity firms, such as Blackstone and KKR, have significantly transformed American businesses by raising prices, reducing quality, and cutting jobs, often with little of their own capital and minimal liability. The book highlights the widespread impact of private equity on various industries, including healthcare and community resources, and examines the industry's close relationship with government support. Ultimately, Ballou offers insights into how the damaging practices of private equity could be curtailed to prevent further harm.