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New research released today highlights the extent to which private equity positively influences several key drivers of European economic competitiveness and growth.
The findings, produced by Frontier Economics, show that private equity activity leads to increased foreign investment, improvements in innovation, and enhanced productivity.
Frontier Economics Private Equity Study May 2013
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