One answer to that question comes from none other than…
““One answer to that question comes from none other than leading inequality critic Robert Reich. In a 2007 Wall Street Journal column, Reich admitted that, “There’s an economic case for the stratospheric level of CEO pay,” namely the fact that “CEO pay has risen astronomically over [the last 40 years], but so have investor returns””
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The high CEO compensation can be justified by its correlation with strong investor returns over decades.
In simple terms: CEO pay rises with investor gains.
Consider the broader economic impact of executive pay.
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When to use this quote
- corporate governance
- investment decisions
- policy debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does CEO pay affect employee morale?
- Are investor returns truly linked to executive compensation?
High pay may still exacerbate wealth gaps despite returns.