Labor-related Laws and Physicians

Trade secret laws , labor mobility , and innovations ∗

We show that when the researcher’s (observable but not contractible) contribution to innovation is crucial, a covenant not to compete (CNC) reduces effort and profits under both spot and relational contracts. Having no CNC allows the researcher to leave for a rival. This alleviates a commitment problem by forcing the firm to reward a successful researcher. However, if the firm’s R&D investment ...

Age Discrimination Laws and Labor Market Efficiency

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The Analysis of Physicians' Acquittal according to Current Iranian Laws

Background and Aim: Because of its direct connection with human life, medicine is a sacred profession that has been considered by infallible imams (pbuh) and stories have been told about it from the beginning of Islam. With the increasing progress of technology, the study of the relationship between a patient and his/her doctor and of patients' familiarity with their rights has expanded. Howeve...

Do Rigid Labor Laws Mean Higher Unemployment in Developing Countries?

Økonomi-og Erhvervsministeriets Enhed for Erhvervs- Økonomisk Forskning Og Analyse Trade Secret Laws, Labor Mobiilty, and Innovations Trade Secret Laws, Labor Mobility, and Innovations *

We show that when the researcher’s (observable but not contractible) contribution to innovation is crucial, a covenant not to compete (CNC) reduces effort and profits under both spot and relational contracts. Having no CNC allows the researcher to leave for a rival. This alleviates a commitment problem by forcing the firm to reward a successful researcher. However, if the firm’s R&D investment ...