May 15 How Does Executive Pay Compare Around the World? Question: How does U.S. executive compensation compare to their counterparts around the world, such as Japan, Europe, Russia, Turkey? Paul Solman: I don’t know what constitutes executive compensation in Russia, but compared to Japan, Europe, Turkey (Turkey?) and pretty much… Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch Author Traces Demise of Bear Stearns in ‘House of Cards’ Author William Cohen discusses his book "House of Cards," which tells the story of how investment banking giant Bear Stearns collapsed in 2008. Continue watching
Mar 19 Watch Anger at AIG Continues as House Passes Tax on Bonuses The House voted Thursday to impose a 90 percent tax on some bonuses at AIG and other bailout-funded companies. Editorial writers describe reaction to the controversy across the country. Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch Calls Intensify on Capitol Hill to Recover AIG Bonuses Lawmaker anger continued Tuesday over AIG's bonus payments, with some calling for recovery of the funds. Business writers weigh varying views on the bonus debate. Continue watching