August 16, 2010 2:24PM 

# Should Govt Regulate Executive Pay? 

By [Mark A. Calabria](https://www.cato.org/people/mark-calabria) 

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Every couple of weeks, the *Economist* conducts an on-line debate between two economists over a timely public policy issue. This [week’s debate ](http://www.economist.com/debate/debates/overview/180)features yours truly, debating Professor Wayne Guay of the Wharton School. The question being debated: should government regulate the pay of corporate executives?

You probably won’t be surprised to learn I take the position that government should generally stay out of regulating executive pay (or any pay). To see my argument, just follow the link.

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