Comparing Worker Motivation
Consider two workers, Worker A and Worker B, who are identical in skills and preferences. Worker A is employed at a firm that pays a wage significantly above the minimum amount she would be willing to work for. Worker B is employed at a different firm that pays her exactly the minimum amount she is willing to work for. Which worker is more likely to exert a high level of effort, and why? Explain your reasoning based on the financial consequences of being dismissed.
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