I am worth $100 million because…

It’s that time of the year when a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of monetary rewards. In celebration, The Economist discusses executive compensation. Here’s a picture.

looks just like house prices

Edward Carr asks,

The arguments about pay are subtle and complex. They start with that moment in the 1980s when the long-established relationship between workers’ and managers’ pay began to break down. What could explain such a turning point?