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The concept of a bank's "burden" typically refers to its costs relative to its income, particularly in terms of operational expenses and interest expenses. An increase in executive salaries represents a rise in fixed costs that the bank must manage, which directly contributes to its overall burden. Higher salaries without a corresponding increase in revenue or productivity can lead to a decrease in the bank's profitability, thus exacerbating its financial burden.

In contrast, decreases in overhead expenses would help lower the burden, while fluctuations in interest rates can have varying effects depending on other economic factors, but generally, a decrease in interest rates might lead to reduced income from loans, potentially increasing the burden as well. However, an increase in executive salaries stands out as a direct and significant increase in operational costs that directly impacts the bank's financial health.