Burcu Esmer, senior lecturer of finance and academic director of the Harris Family Alternative Investments Program at the Wharton School, explores how ongoing tariff fluctuations and economic unpredictability are prompting private equity firms to slow deal activity, reassess portfolio risks, and reconfigure supply chains.
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Navigating Tariff Turbulence: How Private Equity Firms Are Adapting
Wharton senior lecturer of finance discusses how global trade uncertainty is reshaping private equity investment strategies.
May 30, 2025
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