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Held in cheque: corporate payouts and covid-19

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Corporate Payouts Amid Crisis: Balancing Shareholder Returns and Worker Welfare

This chapter explores the controversy over corporate dividends and share buybacks during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the conflict between publicly traded companies distributing wealth to shareholders and their need for government aid, raising questions about corporate accountability and the impact on employees.

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