Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream

The book explores the impact of private equity firms on American businesses and the broader economy, arguing that their practices contribute to the decline of the American dream for many. It delves into the strategies employed by these firms, including aggressive cost-cutting, layoffs, and profit extraction, which often prioritize short-term gains over long-term sustainability. The narrative highlights personal stories and case studies that illustrate the human cost of these corporate decisions, ultimately questioning the ethics of profit-driven capitalism and its consequences for workers and communities.