This paper examines the educational background of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from large U.S. firms. Forbes CEO compensation lists and Compustat data covering 500 or more firms annually are utilized in the analysis for the period 1997-2006. Universities are ranked based on the number of...

In this paper the educational background of the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Large U.S. Firms are examined. Specifically, the educational background of CEOs from large U.S. firms, as identified in the Forbes 800 Compensation List, are examined. Information concerning the number of Chief...

In recent years, the number of female Chief Executive Officers (CEO's) at large firm's has increased to the point that it is possible to statistically compare the performance and management characteristics of firms managed by CEO's of different genders. This paper is an exploratory study that...

This paper explores the firm-level, state and federal characteristics that explain pollution emissions during 1988-1996. Differences in pollution approach between different types of firms and the states in which they operate provide an unique research setting to investigate how firms respond to...

This study tests for abnormal returns as-sociated with firms that incorporate Eco-nomic Value Added (EVATM). Claims made by Stern Stewart & Company are that firms which use EVA performance measures yield higher annual returns than peer groups. In our study the impact of adjusting annual returns...

Forecasting financial statements and completing comprehensive financial analysis constitutes a considerable challenge for entrepreneurs. Students in various entrepreneurship, finance and accounting courses also face this challenge. This paper presents a spreadsheet template that assists...

In this exploratory research, and driven by intense interest in media focused attention on the apparently wide differential in pay contrast between US top managers in large corporations versus their non-US top managers, we examined the backgrounds of the highest paid Chief Executive Officers...