Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5059692 Economics Letters 2012 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
► In gift exchange games employers offer lower wages with the risk of losing money. ► Effort per wage unit is significantly higher with employers' risk of losing money. ► Employers' risk of losing money increases employees' reciprocity. ► Risk of losing money increases the credibility of high wage offers as trust signals. ► Fairness perception of wages may vary with firm specific cost and risk structure.
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