high-quality firms, who under-produce in the market allocation. Furthermore, the fixed cost generates a positive externality …

This paper argues that regional variation in the efficiency of labor allocation among German manufacturing plants plays …-West productivity gap is associated with a less efficient labor allocation in former East Germany. Yet, we also demonstrate that the … suggest that regional productivity differences could be substantially narrowed by a more efficient labor allocation among …

We exploit the randomness generated by a seat allocation mechanism utilized in Parliamentary elections that determines … elected MPs are more likely to switch parties after an election if they faced electoral uncertainty and experienced a narrowly …-won victory. The tendency to switch parties goes up as it becomes more lucrative to hold the post of MP. The impact of election …