Addressing the fundamental issue of whether or not CEOs are overpaid CEO Pay and Shareholder Value will help readers understand how business strategy, CEO pay, and long-term financial security are all linked. It explains how tying CEO performance to stock price benefits the U.S. economy; discusses how shareholders' interests can be aligned with those of executives and the broad employee population; considers the role of compensation programs in motivating growth, globalization, and efficiency; and compares U.S. economic practices with those of Japan and Europe, evaluating its global...