Duration of Executive Compensation

作者:Gopalan Radhakrishnan*; Milbourn Todd; Song Fenghua; Thakor Anjan V
来源:Journal of Finance, 2014, 69(6): 2777-2817.
DOI:10.1111/jofi.12085

摘要

Extensive discussions on the inefficiencies of short-termism in executive compensation notwithstanding, little is known empirically about the extent of such short-termism. We develop a novel measure of executive pay duration that reflects the vesting periods of different pay components, thereby quantifying the extent to which compensation is short-term. We calculate pay duration in various industries and document its correlation with firm characteristics. Pay duration is longer in firms with more growth opportunities, more long-term assets, greater R&D intensity, lower risk, and better recent stock performance. Longer CEO pay duration is negatively related to the extent of earnings-increasing accruals.

  • 出版日期2014-12