There’s a Bubble That Still Threatens the Entire American Economy…and Few Are Talking About It
Outrageously large rewards for executives give executives an incentive to behave outrageously — and engage in behaviors that put the rest of us at risk.
Can Europe Pop the U.S. CEO Pay Bubble?
New corporate regulation across the Atlantic may help deflate bloated executive compensation.
IPS on the CEO Pay Caps
We applaud efforts to cap bailout pay, but are concerned about reports of weak Treasury rules.
Rewrite Bailout Rules on CEO Pay
Paulson’s new plan still sides with the executives and shortchanges the taxpayers.
World Bank Should Not Be Solving Food Crisis
When it comes to food shortages around the world, the World Bank does more harm than good.
Truth, Lies, the Bailout, and CEO Pay
The bailout does precious little to limit the extravagant pay that gives top executives the incentive to behave outrageously.
IPS Statement on the Congressional Bailout of Wall Street
Congress needs to address the bailout’s unfinished agenda and fix our broken financial system.
U.S. Should Boost Nonmilitary Security
Foreign aid and diplomacy are key to strategic success.
In Wake of Crash, McCain Talks Tough About CEO Pay Will Congress Call His Bluff?
The candidate is proposing a radical restriction on pay for CEOs of bailed-out firms. But is he serious or is this just election season populism?
Taxpayers Subsidize Billionaire Executives
American taxpayers can no longer foot the bill for the bloated paychecks of U.S. corporate aristocracy.
Executive Excess 2008: How Average Taxpayers Subsidize Runaway Pay
This 15th annual report calculates the annual cost of tax loopholes that encourage excessive executive pay.
We All Pay for Wall Street
A recent Government Accountability Office study found that two-thirds of U.S. corporations paid no federal income taxes between 1998 and 2005. These same companies reported trillions of dollars in earnings.
High Flyers
How private jet travel is straining the system, warming the planet, and costing you money.
Ending Plutocracy: A 12-Step Program
Our forebears struggled to survive in a world dominated by the superrich. Now it’s our turn.
Despite Failures, CEOs Cash In
The problem of excessive pay is not being fixed, even for the top executives of companies in distress.