n 2014 the EU passed legislation that capped bankers’ bonuses at 100% of their pay or 200% with shareholder approval. Proponents of the cap say that it will reduce incentives for bankers to take excessive risk similar to what led to the 2008 financial crisis. Opponents say that any cap on banker’s pay will push up non-bonus pay and cause bank’s costs to rise.
68% Yes |
32% No |
51% Yes |
24% No |
9% Yes, and lower the cap to 20% |
7% No, any worker should be rewarded based on their success |
5% Yes, and lower the cap to 50% |
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3% Yes, and nationalise the banks |
See how support for each position on “Bonus Cap” has changed over time for 446 Denmark voters.
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See how importance of “Bonus Cap” has changed over time for 446 Denmark voters.
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