The Case for Virtual Strike.An Appraisal of the Italian Proposal

Antonio Nicita () and Matteo Rizzolli
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Antonio Nicita: University of Siena

No wp08, Econometica Working Papers from Econometica

Abstract: In this paper we outline the economic rationale behind the virtual strike, and workers' incentives to use this bargaining solution rather than resorting to standard strike. We show that, from a welfare perspective, a virtual strike always dominates a standard strike and it would be most needed precisely when workers have weaker incentives to adopt it. We then discuss the pros and cons of legally regulating the virtual strike rather than leaving it to self-regulation. Finally, we apply our findings to the analysis of Italy’s draft legislation on virtual strikes.

Keywords: stoppage strike; virtual strike; penal code; labor law and economics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D74 D78 J52 J83 K31 M55 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 21
Date: 2009-03
New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-lab, nep-law and nep-reg
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