Field experiments with firms

Bandiera, Oriana ORCID: 0009-0002-6817-793X, Barankay, Iwan and Rasul, Imran (2011) Field experiments with firms. Journal of Economic Perspectives, 25 (3). pp. 63-82. ISSN 0895-3309

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Abstract

We discuss how the use of field experiments sheds light on long-standing research questions relating to firm behavior. We present insights from two classes of experiments—within and across firms—and draw common lessons from both sets. Field experiments within firms generally aim to shed light on the nature of agency problems. Along these lines, we discuss how field experiments have provided new insights on shirking behavior and the provision of monetary and nonmonetary incentives. Field experiments across firms generally aim to uncover firms' binding constraints by exogenously varying the availability of key inputs such as labor, physical capital, and managerial capital. We conclude by discussing some of the practical issues researchers face when designing experiments and by highlighting areas for further research.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	http://www.aeaweb.org/jep/index.php
Additional Information:	© 2011 American Economic Association
Divisions:	International Growth Centre
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce
JEL classification:	C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C9 - Design of Experiments > C93 - Field Experiments D - Microeconomics > D2 - Production and Organizations > D21 - Firm Behavior
Date Deposited:	13 Oct 2011 13:27
Last Modified:	01 Nov 2024 05:21
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/38795

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