‘House of Cards’ Makes a Wonk’s Day
In 15 seconds, this hit TV series may have exposed more people to America’s biggest CEO pay loophole than 15 years of studies and reports.
Sarah Anderson
A New Yardstick for Wall Street Bonuses
The financial industry’s 2014 bonuses doubled the combined earnings of all Americans who work full-time at the federal minimum wage.
Study: Financial Tax Would Pay Off Big
A serious tax on financial industry high-rollers, says a new German study, would raise far more billions than previous estimates have assumed.
IMF: Weaker Unions = Higher CEO Pay
Researchers at the International Monetary Fund are detailing just how much societies suffer — and top execs grab — when trade unions have no strong presence.