Every book Brendan Ballou recommended on podcasts

Books recommended by Brendan Ballou

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   Plunder

   Brendan Ballou · Discussed · 1 episode

   Plunder by Brendan Ballou is an investigative examination of the practices of private equity firms and their impact on the American economy.

   Discussed

   “I suppose if I thought that it was good for society, I wouldn't have called the book Plunder. That again was Brendan Ballou, and his book is called Plunder, Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America.”

   Freakonomics Radio Are Private Equity Firms Plundering the U.S. Economy? (Update) 2026-10-22 ▶ Play 52:18

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