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

Clip: 1/18/2012 | 9m 41s

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

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.

01/18/2012

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