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

Antonio Nicita () and Matteo Rizzolli

Department of Economics University of Siena from Department of Economics, University of Siena

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 action. 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)
Date: 2009-02
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