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probably no, at least with respect to labour actors (unions), which face several problems. There are thousands of unions in … very promising in order to foster a negotiated labour regulation. However, on average, those unions present a fragile … constituency, unions gather little resources to negotiate new forms of labour regulation. To overcome those problems, some …
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We explore the long run determinants of current differences in the degree of cooperative labor relations at local level. We do this by estimating the causal effect of the medieval communes -that were established in certain cities in Centre-Northern Italy towards the end of the 11th century- and...
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We explore the long run determinants of current differences in the degree of cooperative labor relations at local level. We do this by estimating the causal effect of the medieval communes - that were established in certain cities in Centre-Northern Italy towards the end of the 11th century -...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013500722
In Germany, free collective bargaining was introduced after the Great War in November 1918. Tough, it has constitutional status, we can observe that the state monitors and sometimes steers the collective bargaining process. This can be explained by using the Principal Agent Model as an...
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The prevalence of labor unions have declined post-WWII, and this paper examines whether globalization is a contributing …
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This paper investigates the impact of firm-level collective bargaining on firms' investment in intangible assets and, specifically R&D. While standard hold-up theories predict a negative effect of organized labour on intangible investments, the inclusion of pay-for-performance schemes in...
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unions. The problem is relevant to scholars and the labor movement, requiring a deeper understanding of union membership … primarily perceived cause of declining union membership, (b) unions should be more effective in collective bargaining, and (c …
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This study examines the potential impact of works councils and unions on the deployment of fixed-term contracts and …
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The impact of unions on firm performance has been the subject of debate and controversy in most industrialized … scope and limitations of the economic analysis of unions as well as the controversies surrounding the conclusions of … existing empirical research. Although it is difficult to draw firm and general conclusions on the effects of unions on firm …
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We define worker representation, identify the factors that determine demand for it among workers and employers, discuss difficulties in supplying worker representation, and reflect on the implications of worker representation for worker welfare and the behavior and performance of employers.
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