Using multiple measures of attack proximity, we show that CEOs employed at firms located near terrorist attacks earn an average pay increase of 12% after the attack relative to CEOs at firms located far from attacks. CEOs at terrorist attack-proximate firms prefer cash-based compensation...

Using multiple measures of attack proximity, we show that CEOs employed at firms located near terrorist attacks earn an average pay increase of 12% after the attack relative to CEOs at firms located far from attacks. CEOs at terrorist attack-proximate firms prefer cash-based compensation...

This study examines the relationship between outside directors’ equity-based compensation (DEC) and stock price crash risk using a sample of U.S. firms from 2008 to 2021. We find that DEC is associated with lower crash risk, primarily through its role in reducing over-investment, financial...