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Executive rank, pay and project selection

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  • Barron, John M. & Waddell, Glen R., 2003. "Executive rank, pay and project selection," Journal of Financial Economics, Elsevier, vol. 67(2), pages 305-349, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jfinec:v:67:y:2003:i:2:p:305-349
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