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The power of incentives

Article Abstract:

Issues related to compensation schemes are examined. Continuous schemes, which relate pay continuously to output or input may be more efficient than discrete schemes, rewarding only a minimum standard.

Author: Lazear, Edward P.
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2000

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What trade-off of risks and incentives?

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There are reasons for doubting a relationship between incentives and risks, and plausible influences could lead to a positive relationship, rather than the traditional negative trade-off.

Author: Prendergast, Canice
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2000

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Sherwin Rosen: in memoriam

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Microeconomist Sherwin Rosen is remembered for his contributions to economic research and for his contributions to the American Economic Association, which he served as president.

Author: Lazear, Edward P.
Publisher: American Economic Association
Publication Name: American Economic Review
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-8282
Year: 2001
Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, Economists, Obituary, Officials and employees, Rosen, Sherwin, American Economic Association

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Subjects list: Research, United States, Employee incentives, Human resource management, Management research
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