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From: The influence of share buybacks on ill-health and health inequity: an exploratory analysis using a socio-ecological determinants of health lens

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Estimated value of open market share buybacks and dividends made by US-listed corporations in USD billion, 1982–2021. Source: Compustat North America via Wharton Research Data Services. Values in constant 2021 USD. Estimated annual value of ‘open market’ share buybacks = value of common and preferred stock purchases made minus the calculated reduction in the net value of preferred stocks outstanding (when a positive value). Total shareholder returns = open market share buybacks + dividends (common) paid

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Globalization and Health

ISSN: 1744-8603