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Abstract
Frey argues that if buyers and sellers of labour understand their relationship merely as exchange, workers’ intrinsic motivation can be impaired; this problem can be partially overcome by using awards as a supplementary reward mechanism. I argue that this proposal is self-defeating. In an economy that relies on the division of labour, it is an unavoidable fact that individuals are subject to the will of others; award-giving practices are merely camouflage. However, recognising this fact need not impair anyone’s sense of autonomy as a paid worker if participation in market exchanges is understood as expressing intentions for mutual benefit.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5–16 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | International Review of Economics |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 6 Jan 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Mar 2019 |
Keywords
- Awards
- Incentives
- Mutual benefit
- Intrinsic motivation
Profiles
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Robert Sugden
- School of Economics - Professor of Economics
- Centre for Behavioural and Experimental Social Science - Member
- Centre for Competition Policy - Member
- Behavioural Economics - Member
- Economic Theory - Member
Person: Research Group Member, Research Centre Member, Academic, Teaching & Research
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Reconstructing normative economics on a foundation of mutual advantage
Sugden, R., Isoni, A. & Zheng, J.
1/01/16 → 30/06/21
Project: Research
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