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Robert Reich: Before 1984, the Securities and Exchange Commission did not allow buybacks. This was considered to be market…

On the recordMay 16, 2022
Before 1984, the Securities and Exchange Commission did not allow buybacks. This was considered to be market manipulation.
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Robert Reich

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Reich explains the historical context of corporate buybacks and their implications.

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