that executive compensation is linked to these perceived "competence" ratings. Our analysis explores these findings in more …-facedness" of the CEO. That is, more mature looking CEOs are assigned higher "competence" scores. This finding is potentially …. Essentially, the "look" of competence says very little about effective competence …

with superior observed characteristics and with greater public good provision. This improvement in leadership competence …

We present a simple theory of the quality (competence and honesty) of elected officials. Our theory offers four main … than those of high-quality citizens (competence), and/or because they reap higher returns from holding office (honesty …

incumbent; with higher stakes, the incumbent puts more emphasis on loyalty than competence. Our theory sheds light on the …

This paper examines whether management changes caused by the entry of the baby boom into the workforce explain the US … significant role in determining output. If there is heterogeneity across workers and management skill improves with experience, an … influx of young workers will lower the overall quality of management and lower total factor productivity. Census data shows …

We develop a basic framework to understand the organization of highly creative activities. Management faces a …

We present a heterogeneous-firm model in which management ability increases both production efficiency and product … quality. Combining six micro-datasets on management practices, production and trade in Chinese and American firms, we find … inputs, and imported inputs from more advanced countries. The structural estimates indicate that management is important for …

Across many sectors, research has established that management explains a notable portion of productivity differences … across organizations. A remaining question, however, is whether it is managers themselves or firm-wide management practices … this setting, managers move between stores but management practices are set by firm policy and largely fixed, allowing us …