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Kevin J. Murphy

  • Kenneth L. Trefftzs Chair in Finance
  • Professor of Finance and Business Economics

Kevin J. Murphy is an internationally known expert on executive compensation, and is the author of more than fifty articles, cases, books, or book chapters relating to compensation and incentives in organizations. Results from his research on executive compensation have appeared in the popular, business and professional press. From 2004 to 2007, he served as Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs at the Marshall School, and is currently serving as Chair of the Department of Finance and Business Economics. Before joining USC, Professor Murphy was on the faculty of the University of Rochester and Harvard Business School.

Kevin J. Murphy

Areas of Expertise

CEO Pay
Corporate Finance
Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Incentives

Departments

Finance + Business Economics

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RESEARCH + PUBLICATIONS