Why Has the Popularity of Stock Repurchases Been Growing Faster

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Essay

Why has the popularity of stock repurchases been growing faster than the cash dividends as a method for companies to distribute cash to their stockholders.

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Definitions:

Gross National Product

The total value of all goods and services produced by a country's residents and businesses, including those produced abroad.

Healthcare Costs

The expenses associated with medical treatment and services, including prevention, diagnosis, and care.

U.S.

A country located in North America, consisting of 50 states, and known as the United States of America.

Meaningful Use

The use of certified electronic health record technology to improve quality, safety, and efficiency, and reduce health disparities; to engage patients and family; to improve care coordination, and population and public health; and to maintain privacy and security of patient health information.