Many books discuss the tax, legal, and other aspects of equity compensation, but this book is focused on helping you decide what kinds of equity to use, and who should get how much and when. Are options a better fit than restricted stock? What are the pros and cons of phantom stock and stock appreciation rights? Should employees be able to buy stock? If so, how? Who will be eligible, and under what rules? How will awards be earned, and how will the company provide liquidity for them?