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The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Private Equity is a comprehensive reference work that covers over 250 topics related to private markets, entrepreneurial finance, and alternative investments. It brings together concise entries written by leading scholars and practitioners from around the world, offering an interdisciplinary perspective that spans finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, strategic management, law, economics, and other business fields. The encyclopedia aims to summarize the current state of research, provide key definitions, explain important methods and practices, and outline relevant laws and historical developments in private equity. Its concise entries make it useful for academic research, journalism, policy discussions, and practical investment work.