Document Type
Article - pre-print
Publication Date
10-2010
Abstract
We examine the frequency and conditions of executive departure from S&P 1500 firms. Based upon published news reports, we find that female executives are more likely than male executives to depart their positions voluntarily and involuntarily in the presence of controls for firm performance, firm governance, and human capital. We also find that women are less likely than men to depart voluntarily as firm size increases or board size decreases but more likely to be dismissed as the board becomes more male dominated.
Publisher Statement
This is an author-manuscript of an article accepted for publication in Economic Inquiry. The version of record: Becker-Blease, J.R., Elkinawy, S., & Stater, M. 2010, 'The Impact of Gender on Voluntary and Involuntary Executive Departure', Economic Inquiry, Vol. 48, No. 4, Pp. 1102-1118. is available online at: 10.1111/j.1465-7295.2008.00186.x.
Recommended Citation
Becker-Blease, J.R., Elkinawy, S., & Stater, M. 2010, 'The Impact of Gender on Voluntary and Involuntary Executive Departure', Economic Inquiry, Vol. 48, No. 4, Pp. 1102-1118. DOI: 10.1111/j.1465-7295.2008.00186.x.
