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CEO Compensation: Excessive pay or reasonable rewards?Online NewsHour
Economics correspondent Paul Solman delves into the forces that contributed to skyrocketing CEO compensation and the possibilities for reforming the system.
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June 10, 2003
Taking On The Company

A look at how some shareholders are pushing for corporate change in response to recent business scandals.

December 5, 2002
One CEO's perspective

Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch talks to Paul Solman about the system that governs compensation for chief executives.

December 4, 2002
Charismatic CEOs

Paul Solman explores the rise of charismatic CEOs and how it has influenced CEO compensation.

 

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December 3, 2002
CEO pay and the free market

Paul Solman investigates whether CEOs are being fairly paid by a free market or if reforms are needed to reign in their compensation packages.

December 2, 2002
Why so high?

Examining the factors that influence how CEOs are compensated and the possible explanations for the recent dramatic increases in their pay packages.

September 16, 2002
Executive Perks?

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July 16, 2002
Weighing Options

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Exploring the Gap

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The Bud Vase Economy

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