How Much Are Executives Worth?

The question of how much executives should get paid is an always-discussed issue in almost every area of the economy.;Earlier this year, in a controversial board decision, Elon Musk was awarded a $46 billion pay deal by Tesla shareholders (see;Tesla Shareholders Approve $46 Billion Pay Package For CEO Elon Musk).;Is he worth it to the shareholders?

In the health care space, on the for-profit side, health insurance chief executive officers (CEOs) top the list in overall compensation—like Jospeh Zubretsky, CEO of Molina Healthcare, and Andrew Witty, CEO of United Health Group . . .