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50 Things That Made the Modern Economy

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The Evolution and Impact of Stock Options

This chapter delves into the origins of stock options, linking them to ancient Greece and examining their role in addressing the principal-agent problem. It also highlights the growing wage gap between CEOs and average workers, alongside historical attempts to regulate executive compensation.

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