==Abstract==
This academic paper investigates the current trend of leveraged buyouts issues in the US financial market and assesses its impacts on economic activities and entrepreneurship.
==Compustat Variables==
IBC -- Income Before Extraordinary Items (Cash Flow)
DPC -- Depreciation and Amortization (Cash Flow)
TXDC -- Deferred Taxes (Cash Flow)
ESUBC -- Equity in Net Loss Earnings
XIDOC -- Extraordinary Items and Discontinued Operations (Cash Flow)
CEQ -- Common/Ordinary Equity - Total
SALE -- Sales/Turnover (Net)
OPITI -- Operating Income - Total
AT -- Assets - Total
PRCC_F -- Price Close - Annual - Fiscal
NAICS -- North American Industry Classification Code
SIC -- Standard Industry Classification Code
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