ECON6024_Private Equity_2009 Semester 1_MidSemExam

The University of Sydney

ECON6024: PRIVATE EQUITY

Mid-Semester Exam

Friday April 24, 2009

1.(20 marks) Discuss the factors that influence the supply of and demand for private

equity or venture capital.

2.(20 marks)Discuss the factors that influence a limited partner’s decision about

whether or not to invest in a particular private equity fund. In your answer, refer to practical examples to illustrate your arguments.

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