I'm guessing this had to due to surge in stock market. In my opinion the only way to get this large inequality between CEO comp. and employee compensation unde

I'm guessing this had to due to surge in stock market. In my opinion the only way to get this large inequality between CEO comp. and employee compensation under control is for employees to also be rewarded with more options for reduced stock-price purchases and a tax-incentive or tax-reduction on those realizing those profits instantly (as oppose to the waiting period in order to avoid capital gains tax). Maybe an overall tax haul for people who profit less than X amount of dollars per year with stocks. This doesn't solve much directly for people under a private employer, but I think it's a start. Maybe indirectly, people will have more money to spend on stuff therefore helping everyone, but it might also cause prices to rise. Disclaimer: Not a financial advisor (anymore) nor a economics professional.