Insider econometrics: A roadmap with stops along the way

摘要: Abstract For the past twenty five years, economists have been building theories of optimal management firms. example, economic models suggest that under some conditions, piece rate pay raises performance, and other promotions tournaments raise performance. Some these tested, others not. Economists are now using new empirical research tools, we label “insider econometrics,” to test impact practices on productivity: model how much productivity changes; why productivity; examine which firms benefit from alternative practices. The methodology describe is “insider” because it uses inside knowledge data within It “econometrics” often application treatment effects methods modeling changing However, challenges insider econometrics unique, identify several key features important in undertaking studies workers' productivity. Now more keeping employees, time improve our analysis study workers