@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/3589, title = {The Role of Private Equity during Global Crises}, author = {Libena Cernohorska and Veronika Linhartova and Michal Sinka and Petr Teply}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {The term private equity usually refers to any type of equity investment in an asset in which the equity is not freely tradable on a public stock market. Some researchers believe that private equity contributed to the extent of the crisis and increased the pace of its spread over the world. We do not agree with this. On the other hand, we argue that during the economic recession private equity might become an important source of funds for firms with special needs (e.g. for firms seeking buyout financing, venture capital, expansion capital or distress debt financing). However, over-regulation of private equity in both the European Union and the US can slow down this specific funding channel to the economy and deepen credit crunch during global crises.}, journal = {International Journal of Economics and Management Engineering}, volume = {6}, number = {5}, year = {2012}, pages = {940 - 944}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/3589}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/65}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 65, 2012}, }