About the Book: The Asset Class by Hettie O’Brien is a compelling investigation into how private equity firms have transformed industries, public services, and everyday life through high-stakes financial deals. Tracing the global rise of private equity, the book explores its impact on healthcare, housing, media, and employment while questioning the true cost of profit-driven capitalism. A thought-provoking work of business journalism, economics, and political finance, it examines the growing influence of private equity on modern society.