The paper investigates individual transitions from a temporary job (CDD) to a permanent job (CDI) in France. We present the transition from a temporary job to a permanent one as a simple tournament mechanism where promotion to CDI is based on a productivity norm. The equilibrium properties of...

This paper studies the determinants of scientific productivity from an original database of French academic economists observed in 2009 and 2010. All these individuals were involved in the first and second experiences of an academic competition, the ?Prime excellence Scientifique?. This...

Beyond the deadline of the wage collective agreement, union members can decide to continue the work under the terms of the old contract while they are bargaining with the employer. This situation which is referred to as the hold out option, seems to be nowadays an important feature in labor...