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Internal pay gaps and human capital upgrading

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Yang Long *
李燕平 cover
李燕平 (Yanping Li)
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Xiaotong Yu
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Siqi Zou
DOI:10.1016/j.frl.2025.109146delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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• Internal pay gaps hinder human capital upgrading in Chinese firms. • Contrary to tournament theory, large gaps reduce skill development. • High turnover of skilled workers drives the negative effect. • R&D disinvestment further undermines human capital growth. • Equity-based pay supports sustained organizational capability.

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Finance Research Letters cover
Finance Research Letters
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