The idea of “maximizing shareholder value” (MSV) has been in the news a lot lately (see here and here). This is an idea generally associated with free market capitalism that states corporations should [ … ]
Category: Corporate Finance
QE, Stock Buybacks and Other Stuff
Did QE work? That remains one of the most common questions in finance and economics. My answer is simple – it depends! I know, that’s not a super helpful answer, [ … ]
Why Do Corporations Pay Dividends?
There is increasing chatter in recent years about share repurchases, dividends, corporate investment and the ideal way for firms to use capital. But one question that economists can’t really agree [ … ]
Dividends: The Secret Sauce in Corporate Profits
WARNING: This post is only for high level nerds. If you don’t have the proper clearance you are susceptible to extreme sleepiness in the next few minutes.