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Firm-specific knowledge assets and employment arrangements: Evidence from CEO compensation design and CEO dismissal

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  • Heli Wang & Shan Zhao & Guoli Chen, 2017. "Firm-specific knowledge assets and employment arrangements: Evidence from CEO compensation design and CEO dismissal," Strategic Management Journal, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 38(9), pages 1875-1894, September.
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