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Are CEOs worth 380 times what the average worker makes?

A new viral video called "Wealth Inequality in America" has put a spotlight on CEO pay.

There’s a pretty amazing viral video on the loose showing how wealth is distributed in this country. More than 3.5 million people have watched “Wealth Inequality in America” on YouTube so far. And one of the most striking statistics from the video is this: The average CEO makes 380 times what the average worker makes.

Are top executives worth that much? Leave a comment and tell us what you think.


A surprise viral hit: Income inequality, the movie
 Learn more about where the video came from and why it has gone viral.


 

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