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The influence of firm- and manager-specific characteristics on the structure of executive compensation

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  • Wiggins, Roy III

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  • Ryan, Harley Jr. & Wiggins, Roy III, 2001. "The influence of firm- and manager-specific characteristics on the structure of executive compensation," Journal of Corporate Finance, Elsevier, vol. 7(2), pages 101-123, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:corfin:v:7:y:2001:i:2:p:101-123
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