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Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

This policy would limit the amount a CEO can earn compared to the average salary of their employees. Proponents argue that it would reduce income inequality and ensure fairer compensation practices. Opponents argue that it would interfere with business autonomy and could discourage top executive talent.

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 @Levi-Blevins  from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but they should enforce a higher minimum employee wage based on CEO salary.

 @B2C5DJH from Maryland  answered…1yr1Y

No, but raise the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for CEO's' large corporations

 @ArghhGeeDub  from Idaho  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, around 15-20 times their lowest-paid employee (and lowest-paid employee of any company contracted to perform a service at their establishments on a regular basis).

 @3GBWB4V from Minnesota  answered…2yrs2Y

Yes for Corporations and Government Organizations, no for Non-Profit Organizations. Also is dependent on how high/low the cap is itself.

 @B7RWZFX from California  answered…7mos7MO

CEO pay could be subsidized by more benefits. But employees should be payed a comfortable wage. When employees are struggling to survive CEOs shouldn't have larger paychecks.

 @B8CDKGV  from Michigan  answered…7mos7MO

No, the government should find ways to incentivize wage equality rather than have strict requirements

 @BDR9HTM from Florida  answered…2 days2D

No, incentivize it by offering a lower corporate tax rate

 @B9FNDLY  from Washington  answered…4 days4D

Yes, but the cap should be very generous and adjustable as the company expands and the number of employees grows.

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