11. Incentives for Effort and Truth

Assigned Reading

Central Idea: The problem in working with other people is to provide the right incentives.

Antithesis: The problem in working with other people is to provide inspiring leadership.


Topics That Might be Discussed in Class

Terms. Participation Constraint, Effort-Choice Constraint (incentive compatibility constraint), Efficiency wage.
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Additional Material

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