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SUMMARY:Applied Microeconomics Seminar with Dr Elisa Macchi, Brown University
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: This paper examines informal redistribution in the form of work in small and medium enterprises in Kampala, Uganda and its drivers. Using a field experiment, we show that employers and workers systematically choose giving/receiving work over cash transfers. Decisions imply a large willingness to pay for work on both sides of the labour market. Work redistribution choices are unaffected by the economic and training value of the task, and employers pay for zero marginal product work. Removing stakes in the game also does not affect decisions, ruling out signalling and relational personal benefits as drivers. Employers and workers motivate work redistribution mostly with fairness considerations and, secondly, with the psychosocial value of work for workers. Results appear externally valid, as giving via work predicts increased hiring in the firm, but it does not lead to higher revenues, sales, or profits, confirming that work redistribution is unlikely to be productive. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82764060724?pwd=VzRQR2xraGJoL28rcm1qVTJ4aVF1Zz09
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URL:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82764060724?pwd=VzRQR2xraGJoL28rcm1qVTJ4aVF1Zz09
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