This article provides new evidence on the effect of changes in employment protection on worker absence. We use novel multi-organization data to examine changes in worker absence as workers move from temporary to permanent employment contracts. We demonstrate a robust positive effect of...

This paper provides new evidence on the effect of changes in employment protection on worker effort. We use novel multi-organization data to examine changes in worker absence as workers move from temporary to permanent employment contracts. Earlier research has demonstrated very large negative...

We investigate the determinants of teacher exits from and mobility within the Queensland state school system. In common with previous research we find that non-pecuniary factors, such as class size and location, affect movement decisions but our results suggest a significant role for pecuniary...