This is really bad analysis, not least of all because it excludes the glaringly obvious option of simply accepting tighter margins of profit and lower executive

This is really bad analysis, not least of all because it excludes the glaringly obvious option of simply accepting tighter margins of profit and lower executive-level pay. If you want an intelligent, fair-minded, and properly-researched account of economics at McDonald's see here: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/mcdonald-s-8-25-man-and-8-75-million-ceo-shows-pay-gap.html http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-12-12/mcdonald-s-8-25-man...