According to noted economist thomas piketty rev: 10_02_2018_qc_cs-138299 multiple choice top executives are entitled to any level of pay they can negotiate with their board of directors. the annual pay for top executives should include a small guaranteed salary and should include a very large bonus in years where the firm earns higher profits than competitors. all bonuses paid to ceos should be tied to long-run increases in market share. the income inequality between the salary of company ceos and the average salary at the company is harmful and unnecessary.