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Stock option
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Length:
10 minutes
Released:
Nov 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In theory, stock options should motivate executives to perform better by tying their pay to their company's performance. So why do some argue the practice has just become a way for the highest earners to boost their salaries even further? Tim Harford turns to ancient Greek philosophy and Bill Clinton's presidency in search of the answer.
Released:
Nov 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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