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Internal pay gaps and human capital upgrading
DOI:10.1016/j.frl.2025.109146.png)
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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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