The Cost of Job Loss as a Motivator for Worker Effort
When a firm pays a wage higher than an employee's reservation wage, it creates a 'cost of job loss'. This means the worker has a significant financial stake in keeping their job. If they are fired for shirking, they risk being unable to find another position with similarly favorable pay and conditions, which motivates them to maintain a high level of effort.
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