The Myth of Private Equity
The Myth of Private Equity
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The Myth of Private Equity is a hard-hitting and meticulous exposé from an insider’s viewpoint. Jeffrey C. Hooke—a former private equity executive and investment banker with deep knowledge of the industry—examines the negative effects of private equity and the ways in which it has avoided scrutiny.
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The Myth of Private Equity by Jeffrey C Hooke
The Myth of Private Equity is a hard-hitting and meticulous expose from an insiders viewpoint. Jeffrey C. Hookea former private equity executive and investment banker with deep knowledge of the industryexamines the negative effects of private equity and the ways in which it has avoided scrutiny.
Over the last two decades, the private equity industry managed to cast a spell over institutional investors, convincing them to pay billions of dollars for lackluster returnsJeffrey C. Hooke’s book uses accessible language and compelling data to break down the myth of private equity performance and should be required reading for all public pension fiduciaries. -- Randi Weingarten, president, American Federation of Teachers
Jeffrey C. Hooke’s The Myth of Private Equity is a terrific read. It is nontechnical and full of important and interesting facts about an industry that has been feeding off public pension funds and nonprofit investors for far too long. This book was long overdue. -- Richard Ennis, cofounder, EnnisKrupp, and former editor of the Financial Analysts Journal
Hooke provides a great public service by explaining a complex topic in plain language and in an engaging way. -- Ludovic Phalippou, academic area head of the Finance, Accounting, and Economics Group, Saïd Business School, Oxford University
The Myth of Private Equity should be required reading for institutional investors tempted by Wall Street marketing of pricey and risky “alternative” investments. Count on Hooke to decode the jargon, ask the right questions, and prove that the promise of outsized gains in return for eye-popping fees is a mirage. -- Joe Torsella, board member of the Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System and former state treasurer
An authoritative assessment. ‘The Myth of Private Equity’ by Jeffrey C Hooke deftly exposes the shortcomings of the private equity world. * Spear's *
Jeffrey C. Hooke’s The Myth of Private Equity is a terrific read. It is nontechnical and full of important and interesting facts about an industry that has been feeding off public pension funds and nonprofit investors for far too long. This book was long overdue. -- Richard Ennis, cofounder, EnnisKrupp, and former editor of the Financial Analysts Journal
Hooke provides a great public service by explaining a complex topic in plain language and in an engaging way. -- Ludovic Phalippou, academic area head of the Finance, Accounting, and Economics Group, Saïd Business School, Oxford University
The Myth of Private Equity should be required reading for institutional investors tempted by Wall Street marketing of pricey and risky “alternative” investments. Count on Hooke to decode the jargon, ask the right questions, and prove that the promise of outsized gains in return for eye-popping fees is a mirage. -- Joe Torsella, board member of the Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System and former state treasurer
An authoritative assessment. ‘The Myth of Private Equity’ by Jeffrey C Hooke deftly exposes the shortcomings of the private equity world. * Spear's *
Jeffrey C. Hooke is a senior lecturer in finance at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. His books include M&A: A Practical Guide to Doing the Deal (second edition, 2014) and Security Analysis on Wall Street: A Comprehensive Guide to Today’s Valuation Methods (second edition, 2010). He has decades of experience as an investment banker and a private investment executive at major firms.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780231198820 |
| ISBN 10 | 0231198825 |
| Title | The Myth of Private Equity |
| Author | Jeffrey C Hooke |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Columbia University Press |
| Year published | 2021-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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