Determinants and effects of sustainable CEO compensation: a structured literature review of empirical evidence

Julija Winschel1, Martin Stawinoga2
1Leuphana University of Lüneburg, Lüneburg, Germany
2Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences, Lemgo, Germany

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