After a fundamental definition of the term leasing, the origination of the leasing business is described in this working paper. After its development in the first, second and third generation is commented. The woreking paper closes with an outlook onto thge future development of the leasing...

The present study looks at a range of questions related to the social and economic consequences of private equity/LBO activity raised by the European Parliament. Overall, we find private equity to be a well-functioning, established industry that fulfils a crucial role in our economy by providing...