Prof G Markets: Alibaba and Mercado Libre, Share Buybacks vs. Dividends, and National Credit Ratings

This week on Prof G Markets, Scott shares his thoughts on two titans of e-commerce (that aren’t Amazon), and how to assess government risk when investing. He also explains why share buybacks have surged in popularity compared to dividends. Finally, he discusses why population decline is sending national credit ratings towards junk status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bestselling author, professor and entrepreneur Scott Galloway combines business insight and analysis with provocative life and career advice. On Mondays and Fridays, Office Hours features Scott answering your questions about business, career, and life.  On Wednesdays, Raging Moderates brings Scott together with political strategist and The Five co-host Jessica Tarlov together to break down the biggest political stories of the week through a centrist lens.  On Thursdays, Conversations features Scott talks with leading thinkers across business, geopolitics, tech, and culture. On Saturdays, don’t miss No Mercy / No Malice, Scott’s Webby Award-winning newsletter, as read by actor and raconteur George Hahn. And on the first Sunday of every month, check out First Time Founders, where Ed Elson sits down with entrepreneurs for conversations about what it really takes to build a business from scratch.  To resist is futile… Want to get in touch? Email us, officehours@profgmedia.com.