David F. Larcker

Journal Articles

1. Andrew C. Baker, David F. Larcker, Charles G. McClure, Durgesh Saraph, Edward M. Watts (2024). Diversity Washing. Journal Of Accounting Research, Vol. 620, No. 50.DOI
2. Christopher S. Armstrong, John D. Kepler, David F. Larcker, Shawn X. Shi (2024). Rank-and-file accounting employee compensation and financial reporting quality. Journal Of Accounting & Economics, Vol. 78, No. 1.DOI
3. Ian D. Gow, David F. Larcker, Edward M. Watts (2023). Board diversity and shareholder voting. Journal Of Corporate Finance, Vol. 83.DOI
4. David F. Larcker, Brian Tayan, Edward M. Watts (2022). Seven myths of ESG. European Financial Management, Vol. 280, No. 40.DOI
5. Andrew C. Baker, David F. Larcker, Charles C. Y. Wang (2022). How much should we trust staggered difference-in-differences estimates? *. Journal Of Financial Economics, Vol. 1440, No. 2.DOI
6. Ian D. Gow, David F. Larcker, Anastasia A. Zakolyukina (2021). Non-Answers During Conference Calls. Journal Of Accounting Research, Vol. 590, No. 40.DOI
7. Alan D. Jagolinzer, David F. Larcker, Gaizka Ormazabal, Daniel J. Taylor (2020). Political Connections and the Informativeness of Insider Trades. Journal Of Finance, Vol. 750, No. 4.DOI
8. David F. Larcker, Edward M. Watts (2020). Where's the greenium? Journal Of Accounting & Economics, Vol. 69, No. 23.DOI
9. Nicholas E. Donatiello, David F. Larcker, Brian Tayan (2018). CEO talent: A dime a dozen, or worth its weight in gold? European Financial Management, Vol. 240, No. 30.DOI
10. Ian D. Gow, David F. Larcker, Peter C. Reiss (2016). Causal Inference in Accounting Research. Journal Of Accounting Research, Vol. 540, No. 20.DOI
11. Christopher S. Armstrong, Jennifer L. Blouin, Alan D. Jagolinzer, David F. Larcker (2015). Corporate governance, incentives, and tax avoidance. Journal Of Accounting & Economics, Vol. 60, No. 1.DOI
12. David F. Larcker, Allan L. McCall, Gaizka Ormazabal (2015). Outsourcing Shareholder Voting to Proxy Advisory Firms. Journal Of Law & Economics, Vol. 580, No. 1.DOI
13. Christopher S. Armstrong, Ian D. Gow, David F. Larcker (2013). The Efficacy of Shareholder Voting: Evidence from Equity Compensation Plans. Journal Of Accounting Research, Vol. 510, No. 50.DOI
14. David F. Larcker, Allan L. McCall, Gaizka Ormazabal (2013). Proxy advisory firms and stock option repricing. Journal Of Accounting & Economics, Vol. 56, No. 23.DOI
15. Christopher S. Armstrong, David F. Larcker, Gaizka Ormazabal, Daniel J. Taylor (2013). The relation between equity incentives and misreporting: The role of risk-taking incentives. Journal Of Financial Economics, Vol. 1090, No. 2.DOI
16. David F. Larcker, Eric C. So, Charles C. Y. Wang (2013). Boardroom centrality and firm performance. Journal Of Accounting & Economics, Vol. 55, No. 23.DOI
17. Christopher S. Armstrong, Christopher D. Ittner, David F. Larcker (2012). Corporate governance, compensation consultants, and CEO pay levels. Review Of Accounting Studies, Vol. 170, No. 2.DOI
18. David F. Larcker, Anastasia A. Zakolyukina (2012). Detecting Deceptive Discussions in Conference Calls. Journal Of Accounting Research, Vol. 500, No. 20.DOI
19. Christopher S. Armstrong, Jennifer L. Blouin, David F. Larcker (2012). The incentives for tax planning. Journal Of Accounting & Economics, Vol. 53, No. 12.DOI
20. Alan D. Jagolinzer, David F. Larcker, Daniel J. Taylor (2011). Corporate Governance and the Information Content of Insider Trades. Journal Of Accounting Research, Vol. 490, No. 50.DOI
21. David F. Larcker, Gaizka Ormazabal, Daniel J. Taylor (2011). The market reaction to corporate governance regulation. Journal Of Financial Economics, Vol. 1010, No. 2.DOI
22. Robert M. Daines, Ian D. Gow, David F. Larcker (2010). Rating the ratings: How good are commercial governance ratings? Journal Of Financial Economics, Vol. 980, No. 3.DOI
23. Christopher S. Armstrong, David F. Larcker, Che-Lin Su (2010). Endogenous Selection and Moral Hazard in Compensation Contracts. Operations Research, Vol. 58, No. 40.DOI
24. Christopher S. Armstrong, Alan D. Jagolinzer, David F. Larcker (2010). Chief Executive Officer Equity Incentives and Accounting Irregularities. Journal Of Accounting Research, Vol. 480, No. 20.DOI
25. David F. Larcker, Tjomme O. Rusticus (2010). On the use of instrumental variables in accounting research. Journal Of Accounting & Economics, Vol. 49, No. 3.DOI
26. Christopher S. Armstrong, David F. Larcker (2009). Discussion of The impact of the options backdating scandal on shareholders and Taxes and the backdating of stock option exercise dates. Journal Of Accounting & Economics, Vol. 47, No. 12.DOI
27. John E. Core, Wayne Guay, David F. Larcker (2008). The power of the pen and executive compensation. Journal Of Financial Economics, Vol. 880, No. 1.DOI
28. Christopher D. Ittner, David F. Larcker, Mina Pizzini (2007). Performance-based compensation in member-owned firms: An examination of medical group practices. Journal Of Accounting & Economics, Vol. 44, No. 3.DOI
29. David F. Larcker, Scott A. Richardson, Irem Tuna (2007). Corporate governance, accounting outcomes, and organizational performance. Accounting Review, Vol. 820, No. 40.DOI
30. David F. Larcker, Tjomme O. Rusticus (2007). Endogeneity and empirical accounting research. European Accounting Review, Vol. 160, No. 10.DOI

Preprints

1. David F. Larcker, Amit Seru, Brian Tayan (2026). Swinging for the Fences:How Do CEO Mega Grants Pay Out for Companies and Shareholders? SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
2. David F. Larcker, Stephen Miles, Amit Seru, Brian Tayan (2026). When Directors Need Direction: Whom Do Board Members Go to for Advice? SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
3. Venky Nagar, David F. Larcker (2025). Optimal Chief Executive Officer Pay in Dynamic Winner-take-all Settings. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
4. David F. Larcker, Amit Seru, Brian Tayan, Laurie Yoler (2025). The Artificially Intelligent Boardroom. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
5. David F. Larcker, CHARLES G. MCCLURE, Shawn X. Shi, Edward M. Watts (2025). The Limited Corporate Response to DEI Controversies. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
6. David F. Larcker, CHARLES G. MCCLURE, Shawn X. Shi, Edward Watts (2025). CHRO Compensation and Strategic Human Capital Management. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
7. David F. Larcker, Brian Tayan (2024). Solar Flare Up: Systemic Organizational Risk in the Residential Solar Industry. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
8. Amit Batish, David F. Larcker, Lucia Song, Brian Tayan, Courtney Yu (2024). Failed Say on Pay: How Do Companies Course Correct after to a 'No' Vote? SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
9. A.J. Galainena, David F. Larcker, Mason Morfit, Bloor Redding, Amit Seru, Brian Tayan (2024). The CEO Scorecard: How Directors Select a CEO When They Have Real Skin in the Game. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
10. Ian D. Gow, David F. Larcker, Anastasia A. Zakolyukina (2022). How Important Is Corporate Governance? Evidence from Machine Learning. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
11. David F. Larcker, CHARLES G. MCCLURE, Christina Zhu (2019). Peer Group Choice and Chief Executive Officer Compensation. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
12. Courtney M. Hamilton, David F. Larcker, Stephen A. Miles, Brian Tayan (2019). Where Does Human Resources Sit at the Strategy Table? SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
13. Ed deHaan, David F. Larcker, CHARLES G. MCCLURE (2018). Long-Term Economic Consequences of Hedge Fund Activist Interventions. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
14. Ian D. Gow, Steven Neil Kaplan, David F. Larcker, Anastasia A. Zakolyukina (2016). CEO Personality and Firm Policies. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
15. David F. Larcker, Stephen A. Miles, Brian Tayan (2016). Succession 'Losers': What Happens to Executives Passed Over for the CEO Job? SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
16. David F. Larcker, PETER C. REISS, Youfei Xiao (2015). Corporate Governance Data and Measures Revisited. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
17. David F. Larcker, Sarah M. Larcker, Brian Tayan (2014). Lululemon: A Sheer Debacle in Risk Management. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
18. David F. Larcker, Allan L. McCall, Brian Tayan (2011). What Does it Mean for an Executive to 'Make' $1 Million? SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
19. David F. Larcker, Brian Tayan (2011). Are Current CEOs the Best Board Members? SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
20. David F. Larcker, Brian Tayan (2010). Pledge (and Hedge) Allegiance to the Company. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
21. Chris Armstrong, Alan D. Jagolinzer, David F. Larcker (2010). Performance-Based Incentives for Internal Monitors. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
22. Francesca Franco, Christopher D. Ittner, David F. Larcker (2008). The Effects of Contract Design and Implementation Practices on Worker Incentive Plan Outcomes. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
23. Chris Armstrong, David F. Larcker, Che-Lin Su (2007). Stock Options and Chief Executive Officer Compensation. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
24. Chris Armstrong, Alan D. Jagolinzer, David F. Larcker (2006). Timing of Employee Stock Option Exercises and the Cost of Stock Option Grants. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
25. David F. Larcker, Scott Anthony Richardson, Andrew Seary, Ayse Irem Tuna (2005). Back Door Links between Directors and Executive Compensation. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
26. David F. Larcker, Scott Anthony Richardson, Ayse Irem Tuna (2004). How Important is Corporate Governance? SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
27. Richard A. Lambert, David F. Larcker (2004). Stock Options, Restricted Stock, and Incentives. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
28. Christopher D. Ittner, David F. Larcker, Marshall W. Meyer (2003). Subjectivity and the Weighting of Performance Measures: Evidence from a Balanced Scorecard. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
29. Christopher D. Ittner, David F. Larcker, Mina J. Pizzini (2003). Performance-Based Compensation in Professional Service Firms. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
30. Christopher D. Ittner, David F. Larcker (2001). Assessing Empirical Research in Managerial Accounting: A Value-Based Managaement Perspective. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI
31. John E. Core, David F. Larcker (2000). Performance Consequences of Mandatory Increases in Executive Stock Ownership. SSRN Electronic Journal.DOI