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Working Papers

2011

1. Externalities in Recruiting
   Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany
2. Internal Rent Seeking, Works Councils, and Optimal Establishment Size
   Working papers, Faculty of Business and Economics - University of Basel
   See also Journal Article in European Economic Review (2012)
3. Optimal Seedings in Elimination Tournaments Revisited
   Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany
4. Sandbagging
   Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany

2010

5. Bonus Payments, Hierarchy Levels and Tenure: Theoretical Considerations and Empirical Evidence
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) View citations (1)
6. Shutdown Contests in Multi-Plant Firms and Governmental Intervention
   IZA Discussion Papers, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA)
7. Technology Choice and Incentives under Relative Performance Schemes
   Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany

2009

8. Competitive Careers as a Way to Mediocracy
   Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany
   Also in Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich (2009)
   See also Journal Article in European Journal of Political Economy (2012)
9. Minimum Wages and Excessive Effort Supply
   Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich
   Also in Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany (2009)
   See also Journal Article in Economics Letters (2010)

2008

10. Limited Liability and the Risk-Incentive Relationship
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich
    Also in Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany (2008)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Economics (2011)
11. Optimal Tournament Contracts for Heterogeneous Workers
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization (2010)
12. Relative Performance Pay, Bonuses, and Job-Promotion Tournaments
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich
    Also in Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany (2008)
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) (2008)
13. Risk Taking in Winner-Take-All Competition
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich View citations (1)
    Also in Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany (2008) View citations (1)

2007

14. Double-Sided Moral Hazard, Efficiency Wages and Litigation
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich
    Also in Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany (2007)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Law, Economics and Organization (2010)
15. Limited Liability and the Trade-off between Risk and Incentives
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany
    Also in Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich (2007)
16. Optimal Risk Taking in an Uneven Tournament Game with Risk Averse Players
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich
    Also in Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany (2007)
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Mathematical Economics (2008)

2006

17. Doping and Cheating in Contest-Like Situations
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA)
18. Firm Size, Economic Situation and Influence Activities
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) (2006)
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany (2006)
19. Mergers, Litigation and Efficiency
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich
20. On the "Adverse Selection" of Organizations
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) (2006)
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany (2006)
21. Should You Allow Your Agent to Become Your Competitor? -- On Non-Compete Agreements in Employment Contracts
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) (2006)
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich (2006) View citations (1)

2005

22. Doping in Contest-Like Situations
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany View citations (1)
    Also in Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich (2005) View citations (1)
23. Emotions and the Optimality of Unfair Tournaments
    Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich View citations (2)

2004

24. Emotions and Incentives
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany View citations (1)
    Also in IZA Discussion Papers, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) (2004) View citations (2)
25. Preemptive Behavior in Sequential-Move Tournaments with Heterogeneous Agents
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany
    See also Journal Article in Economics of Governance (2005)
26. Sabotage in Asymmetric Contests – An Experimental Analysis
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany View citations (7)
27. Tournaments versus Piece Rates under Limited Liability
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany View citations (4)
    Also in Discussion Paper Series of SFB/TR 15 Governance and the Efficiency of Economic Systems, Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University of Berlin, University of Bonn, University of Mannheim, University of Munich (2004) View citations (4)

2003

28. Splitting Leagues
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Economics (2006)

2002

29. Strategic Delegation and Mergers in Oligopolistic Contests
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany View citations (1)
30. U-type versus J-type Tournaments as Alternative Solutions to the Unverifiability Problem
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany View citations (1)

2001

31. Risk Taking in Asymmetric Tournaments
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany View citations (2)
    See also Journal Article in German Economic Review (2004)
32. U-type versus J-type tournaments
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany
    See also Journal Article in Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics (JITE) (2002)

2000

33. Delegation and Strategic Compensation in Tournaments
    Bonn Econ Discussion Papers, University of Bonn, Germany
34. Preemptive Behavior in Sequential Tournaments
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) View citations (1)

1999

35. Strategic Mismatches in Competing Teams
    IZA Discussion Papers, Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA)
36. Strategic Mismatches in Sequential Contracting: The Case of Professional Partnerships
    Discussion Paper Serie A, University of Bonn, Germany

Journal Articles

2012

1. Competitive careers as a way to mediocracy
   European Journal of Political Economy, 2012, 28, (1), 76-87
   See also Working Paper (2009)
2. Dismissal Tournaments
   Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics (JITE), 2012, 168, (4), 547-562
3. Internal labor markets and worker rents
   Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2012, 84, (2), 491-509 View citations (2)
4. Internal rent seeking, works councils, and optimal establishment size
   European Economic Review, 2012, 56, (4), 711-726
   See also Working Paper (2011)
5. On the Virtues of Hiring Lemons
   Managerial and Decision Economics, 2012, 33, (7-8), 475-484
6. Sabotage in teams
   Economics Letters, 2012, 115, (2), 289-292

2011

7. Limited liability and the risk–incentive relationship
   Journal of Economics, 2011, 102, (2), 97-110
   See also Working Paper (2008)

2010

8. Double-Sided Moral Hazard, Efficiency Wages, and Litigation
   Journal of Law, Economics and Organization, 2010, 26, (2), 337-364
   See also Working Paper (2007)
9. Minimum wages and excessive effort supply
   Economics Letters, 2010, 108, (3), 341-344 View citations (3)
   See also Working Paper (2009)
10. Optimal tournament contracts for heterogeneous workers
    Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2010, 75, (2), 180-191 View citations (4)
    See also Working Paper (2008)
11. Rent Seeking, Employment Security, and Works Councils: Theory and Evidence for Germany
    Schmalenbach Business Review (sbr), 2010, 62, (1), 2-40 View citations (2)
12. Technology choice, relative performance pay, and worker heterogeneity
    Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2010, 76, (3), 748-758

2009

13. Hostile takeover and costly merger control
    Public Choice, 2009, 141, (3), 371-389
14. On the inefficiency of merger control
    Economics Letters, 2009, 102, (1), 53-55
15. SHOULD YOU ALLOW YOUR EMPLOYEE TO BECOME YOUR COMPETITOR? ON NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
    International Economic Review, 2009, 50, (1), 117-141 View citations (1)

2008

16. Emotions and Compensation
    Schmalenbach Business Review (sbr), 2008, 60, (2), 145-159
17. Emotions and the optimality of uneven tournaments
    Review of Managerial Science, 2008, 2, (1), 61-79 View citations (2)
18. Emotions in tournaments
    Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2008, 67, (1), 204-214 View citations (18)
19. Human capital investments in asymmetric corporate tournaments
    Journal of Economics and Business, 2008, 60, (4), 312-331
20. On Adverse Selection of Technologies
    Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics (JITE), 2008, 164, (2), 343-355 View citations (1)
21. Optimal risk taking in an uneven tournament game with risk averse players
    Journal of Mathematical Economics, 2008, 44, (11), 1219-1231 View citations (2)
    See also Working Paper (2007)

2006

22. Simultaneous- versus Sequential-Move Tournaments with Heterogeneous Agents
    Schmalenbach Business Review (sbr), 2006, 58, (4), 306-331
23. Splitting Leagues
    Journal of Economics, 2006, 88, (1), 21-48 View citations (1)
    See also Working Paper (2003)
24. Zur Reform der Professorenbesoldung in Deutschland*
    Perspektiven der Wirtschaftspolitik, 2006, 7, (1), 105-126

2005

25. HELPING AND SABOTAGING IN TOURNAMENTS
    International Game Theory Review (IGTR), 2005, 07, (02), 211-228 View citations (5)
26. On the Benefits of Withholding Knowledge in Organizations
    International Journal of the Economics of Business, 2005, 12, (2), 193-209 View citations (1)
27. Preemptive behavior in sequential-move tournaments with heterogeneous agents
    Economics of Governance, 2005, 6, (3), 245-252 View citations (2)
    See also Working Paper (2004)
28. Strategic delegation in oligopolistic tournaments
    Review of Economic Design, 2005, 9, (4), 377-396 View citations (6)

2004

29. Eliteuniversitäten: Stärkung des Forschungs- und Wirtschaftsstandorts Deutschland?
    Ifo Schnelldienst, 2004, 57, (16), 03-11
30. Managerial Versus Entrepreneurial Firms: The Benefits Of Separating Ownership And Control
    Schmalenbach Business Review (sbr), 2004, 56, (1), 2-19
31. R&D spillovers and strategic delegation in oligopolistic contests
    Managerial and Decision Economics, 2004, 25, (3), 147-156 View citations (5)
32. Risk Taking in Asymmetric Tournaments
    German Economic Review, 2004, 5, (1), 103-116 View citations (13)
    See also Working Paper (2001)

2003

33. Who is declared dead lives longer
    Applied Economics Letters, 2003, 10, (15), 995-997

2002

34. Delegation and strategic incentives for managers in contests
    Managerial and Decision Economics, 2002, 23, (8), 461-470 View citations (7)
35. Overeducated Workers as an Insurance Device
    LABOUR, 2002, 16, (2), 383-402
36. U-Type versus J-Type Tournaments
    Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics (JITE), 2002, 158, (4), 614- View citations (1)
    See also Working Paper (2001)
37. Withholding Of Knowledge In Organizations
    Schmalenbach Business Review (sbr), 2002, 54, (3), 221-242