This paper reviews the theoretical and empirical literature on executive compensation. We
start by presenting data on the level of CEO and other top executive pay over time and …

We review the existing literature on managerial compensation, with particular reference to
the two contrasting views about its main driver. On the one hand, managerial compensation …

Propensity score matching (PSM) has become a popular technique for estimating average
treatment effects (ATEs) in accounting research. In this study, we discuss the usefulness and …

In this study, I summarize the current state of executive compensation, discuss measurement
and incentive issues, document recent trends in executive pay in both US and international …

This article studies traditional and modern theories of executive compensation, bringing
them together under a simple unifying framework accessible to the general-interest reader …

Corporate governance disclosures form a key part of a company's non-financial reporting.
Several studies consider the determinants of corporate governance reporting, including …

This discussion paper outlines the wider context from which the systems versus package
debate has emerged, and draws on the papers included in this Special Issue to make …

Purpose This paper aims to investigate the joint effect of board independence and gender
diversity on the effectiveness of boards in monitoring CEO compensation in a continental …

Purpose This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework informed by a literature review.
This framework aims to deepen and broaden the understanding of the relationship between …

CEO dismissals attract considerable attention, presumably because of the visibility, publicity,
and intrigue that often surrounds the decision to fire the CEO. With the goal of advancing …