Are London’s CEOs earning too much?
How much more should a CEO earn than his or her employee? The rates vary around the world, showing little consensus.
In recent years, U.S. CEO’s have seen their pay rise to 350 times that of the average worker. In the U.K., levels of pay aren’t far behind, but the conversation concerning executive compensation is far ahead.
Deborah Hargreaves, founding director of the High Pay Centre in London and a leading voice in that conversation, joins Marketplace Morning Report host David Brancaccio to discuss executive pay and what levels are best for business and the economy. Click on the audio player to hear more.
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