The risk myth: CEOs and labour market risk

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Published:  January 2006

Authors:  Nick Isles

Series:  Provocation Series Volume 2 Number 4

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Abstract

Discusses whether Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) bear more risk than other groups of workers in the UK economy in terms of labour market outcomes. Looks at the definition of risk generally, and focuses on the economic aspects of risk - risk to income and future employment.