Share Buybacks Debate
A significant concern arises around the massive amounts of capital allocated to share buybacks, with companies like Apple spending $600 billion instead of pursuing growth through acquisitions. This trend raises questions about whether such practices benefit the broader economy or merely serve to inflate share prices for a select few. As companies prioritize returns to shareholders over reinvestment in real assets, the dialogue shifts to the implications of these choices on long-term economic health.In this clip
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Prof G Markets: Alibaba and Mercado Libre, Share Buybacks vs. Dividends, and National Credit Ratings
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