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Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 November 2020

Simon Witney
Affiliation:
London School of Economics and Political Science
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The Introduction defines and describes private equity-backed companies, explains why they matter and why policymakers are concerned about them. It explains how the book explores corporate governance mechanisms in these companies and why these might be expected to affect outcomes.The Introduction also explains that the book is focused on the UK but has global relevance.

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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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  • Introduction
  • Simon Witney, London School of Economics and Political Science
  • Book: Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment in Private Equity
  • Online publication: 16 November 2020
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108641838.001
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  • Introduction
  • Simon Witney, London School of Economics and Political Science
  • Book: Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment in Private Equity
  • Online publication: 16 November 2020
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108641838.001
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  • Introduction
  • Simon Witney, London School of Economics and Political Science
  • Book: Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment in Private Equity
  • Online publication: 16 November 2020
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108641838.001
Available formats
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