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Labor Associations: The Blue Wall of Silence

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT We present a model showing that when the demand for labor services is inelastic and individual behavior is imperfectly monitored, a firm's employees may prefer to protect its shirkers and conceal information about peers' performance from the firm.

Source: International Economic Review

DOI: 10.1111/iere.70098

Authors: David K. Levine, Andrea Mattozzi, Salvatore Modica

Institutions: Royal Holloway University of London, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Bologna, University of Palermo

Language: English

Topic: Experimental Behavioral Economics Studies

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,570