PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Randy Markey TI - Strategy and Leadership AID - 10.3905/jpe.2002.320018 DP - 2002 Aug 31 TA - The Journal of Private Equity PG - 15--20 VI - 5 IP - 4 4099 - https://pm-research.com/content/5/4/15.short 4100 - https://pm-research.com/content/5/4/15.full AB - What are the key drivers of bankruptcy? Not the obvious signs, such as receivables out of control, debt covenants being exceeded, loose cash controls, or weak realationships with vendors, but the causes? This articles discusses four strategic issues that cause bankruptcy, and provides examples of each.