This tidbit from Malcolm Gladwell, goes into the things that make you go hmmm†category.
In 1949, the highest paid CEO in America was Charlie Wilson of General Motors. He earned earned $586,100 in salary, bonuses and stock. He paid. (insert drum-roll) $430,350 in taxes. 73%. 73%. I can’t help but say it again – 73%!
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