Which Skills Matter in the Market for CEOs? Evidence from Pay for CEO Credentials

Antonio Falato
Antonio Falato
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Division of Research and Statistics, Federal Reserve Board, Washington, DC 20551
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Dan Li
Dan Li
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Division of Research and Statistics, Federal Reserve Board, Washington, DC 20551
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Todd Milbourn
Todd Milbourn
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Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri 63130
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Antonio Falato

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Division of Research and Statistics, Federal Reserve Board, Washington, DC 20551

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Dan Li

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Division of Research and Statistics, Federal Reserve Board, Washington, DC 20551

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Todd Milbourn

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Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri 63130

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Published Online:13 Feb 2015https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2014.2024

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