Optimal combination of wage cuts and layoffs—the unexpected side effect of a performance-based payment system

Abstract This study analyzes the trade-off relationship between layoffs and wage cuts. If the introduction of a performance-based payment system stimulates workers’ pecuniary-motivated minds, their morale can be damaged more severely by wage cuts than prior to the introduction thereof. Utilizing thi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Izumi Yokoyama, Takuya Obara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2017-12-01
Series:IZA Journal of Labor Policy
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40173-017-0092-2