Economy Nov 28 Column: We don’t need Washington to fix bloated CEO pay There are clear channels that people can use to put downward pressure on the pay of those at the top in both the corporate and noncorporate sector that don’t require going through Washington. By Dean Baker
Economy Apr 22 An explanation for the rise in CEO pay? Stable option grants When a company's stock price is rising, granting the same number of at-the-money stock options every year amounts to increasing compensation. By Making Sen$e Editor
Nation Mar 10 Column: The biggest scam bankrupting business and the middle class Corporate profits, as a percent of GDP, have doubled in the past 40 years. But where's that money going? Not to hiring, paying higher wages or investing in equipment. Corporations are instead using their profits to further reward shareholders. And… By Nick Hanauer
Nation Feb 26 A new study: How overpaid CEOs tank their firms Exorbitant CEO compensation has been blamed for the explosion of wealth at the top of the income gap. But could it also be hurting future stock prices?… By Simone Pathe
May 06 Watch What Does Widening U.S. Income Gap Mean for Future of Economy, Americans? Executive Pay Soaring Once Again, Report Finds… Continue watching
Apr 11 In Case You Missed It: Clawbacks and CEO Pay On Friday’s NewsHour, Paul Solman reported on the continued anger over extravagant CEO pay at companies receiving billions in bailout dollars and the options being explored to regain some of the money. ]> And… Continue reading