Скачать или смотреть Wealth and Welfare: CEO Pay Ratios and Political Realignment

Since the late 1970s, the *financial gap* between American corporate leaders and their employees has expanded dramatically, with executive pay rising over 1,200% compared to minimal gains for workers. This economic divergence has occurred alongside a *marked shift* in the country’s political landscape, characterized by a shrinking moderate center and a significant rise in *liberal self-identification**, particularly among Democrats. Data from the provided reports indicate that the **CEO-to-worker pay ratio* reached historic peaks around 2000 and 2021, mirroring periods of intense public debate regarding *wealth inequality**. While the causes of political change are multifaceted, the sources suggest a strong correlation between **widening income disparities* and the growth of ideological polarization. Consequently, the modern American electorate is now more **ideologically sorted**, with many voters increasingly supportive of progressive policies as a direct response to perceived corporate excess.