Economics 152: Lecture Notes

Below are links to "longhand" versions of the lecture notes, in pdf. As an added convenience, you can also access the overhead slides used in the lectures (point form; Word format).

1. Hiring

Extra: Risky Workers Spreadsheet

2. Training

3. The Basic Agency Problem: Optimal Piece Rates

Extra: How Does the Firm Make Money Paying 100% Piece Rates?

4. Deferred Compensation and Seniority-Related Pay Systems

5. Tournaments and Promotions

6. Incentives in Teams

7. Multiple Tasks and Job Design