Does Sensationalism Affect Executive Compensation? Evidence from Pay Ratio Disclosure Reform
A rise in chief executive officer (CEO) compensation in recent decades has attracted intense criticism from the media and public, with a frequent focus on excessive levels of executive compensation relative to rank-and-file employees. In response to such criticism, Congress passed Section 953(b) of the Dodd–Frank Act (hereafter, the pay ratio disclosure mandate) on July… Read More »