Charles Tharp

Professor of the Practice at the Questrom School of Business and former CEO and founding member of the Center On Executive Compensation in Washington D.C.

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Feb 20, 2025 • 31min

Why are Executives Paid So Much?

Charles Tharp, a leading business professor and former CEO, dives into the contentious world of executive compensation. He explores how CEO pay has ballooned compared to average worker salaries and the factors fueling this disparity. Tharp discusses flaws in governance that allow such massive paychecks, including shareholder skepticism and the implications of legislation like Dodd-Frank. He also highlights the impact of stock buybacks on executive pay and suggests strategies for enhancing worker earnings through education rather than just targeting executive pay.