The influence of share buybacks on ill-health and health inequity: an exploratory analysis using a socio-ecological determinants of health lens
Abstract Introduction Share buybacks, when a corporation buys back its own shares, are recognised as having potentially harmful impacts on society. This includes by contributing to economic inequalities, and by impeding investments with the potential to protect and promote the welfare of various sta...
Main Authors: | Benjamin Wood, Gary Sacks |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-01-01
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Series: | Globalization and Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-023-00905-0 |
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