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Discover the critical examination in 'Are Chief Executives Overpaid?' by Deborah Hargreaves, where the shocking reality of executive compensation is unveiled. In a time when wages for the majority have stagnated, Hargreaves exposes how top CEOs make in just days what most earn in an entire year. This essential read delves into the reasons behind the explosive growth of executive pay over the last two decades, providing a rigorous critique of the income disparity that destabilizes our economy and erodes social cohesion. With a particular focus on the top 0.1%, the book shatters the myths surrounding the justification of exorbitant executive salaries and the flawed logic of a 'winner-takes-all' economy. Explore compelling narratives and practical solutions that challenge the status quo and encourage a reevaluation of value and worth in corporate leadership. Ideal for economists, business leaders, and anyone interested in social justice, this book is a must-have for understanding the complexities of income inequality. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509527809. Year: 2018. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 140.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509527809
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 140
Description:
Wages for the majority have been stagnant for decades, but a lucky few have enjoyed a pay bonanza. Top company bosses take home in several days as much as most people earn in a whole year. In this hard-hitting book, Deborah Hargreaves explains why pay for the top 0.1% has sky-rocketed in the past 20 years. She gives a devastating account of how it has created a vicious circle that destabilizes our economy and undermines social cohesion, demolishing the twisted logic of the chief executives who say: ÂI™m worth it™, when that means raking in Ă‚Ĺ70m a year. A rigorous exposĂ© of the dysfunctional nature of our Âwinner-takes-all™ economy, this book debunks the myths behind top pay and examines a range of pragmatic solutions.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509527809
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 140
Description:
Wages for the majority have been stagnant for decades, but a lucky few have enjoyed a pay bonanza. Top company bosses take home in several days as much as most people earn in a whole year. In this hard-hitting book, Deborah Hargreaves explains why pay for the top 0.1% has sky-rocketed in the past 20 years. She gives a devastating account of how it has created a vicious circle that destabilizes our economy and undermines social cohesion, demolishing the twisted logic of the chief executives who say: ÂI™m worth it™, when that means raking in Ă‚Ĺ70m a year. A rigorous exposĂ© of the dysfunctional nature of our Âwinner-takes-all™ economy, this book debunks the myths behind top pay and examines a range of pragmatic solutions.