The effect of institutional investors on the level and mix of CEO compensation

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作者
David, P [1 ]
Kochhar, R
Levitas, E
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[1] Nanyang Technol Univ, Singapore 2263, Singapore
[2] Purdue Univ, Krannert Sch, W Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
[3] Texas A&M Univ, College Stn, TX 77843 USA
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10.5465/257102
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F [经济];
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This study investigated the influence of institutional investors on CEO compensation policy. Results suggest that institutional owners that have only an investment relationship with a firm influence compensation in accordance with shareholder preferences to (1) lower its level and (2) increase the proportion of long-term incentives in total compensation; However, institutions that depend on a firm for their own business are not able to influence compensation in this manner. This study extends prior research by supporting the viewpoint that the nature of ownership in a firm is an important determinant of CEO compensation.
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