Long-Term Employment Relationships vs. Short-Term Market Transactions
A key distinction between employment and other market interactions lies in the duration of the relationship. Transactions in goods markets are typically brief and non-recurring, similar to shopping around, where interactions with sellers are short-lived. In contrast, an employment contract establishes a durable, long-term relationship between a worker and a firm, which can often last for many years or even an entire career.
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