Chapter 5. The Structure of Labor Exchange
- Joyce P. Jacobsen,
- Gilbert L. Skillman
Published Online: 14 JAN 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470755587.ch6
Copyright © 2004 by Joyce P. Jacobsen and Gilbert L. Skillman
Book Title
Labor Markets and Employment Relationships: A Comprehensive Approach
Additional Information
How to Cite
Jacobsen, J. P. and Skillman, G. L. (eds) (2008) The Structure of Labor Exchange, in Labor Markets and Employment Relationships: A Comprehensive Approach, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Malden, MA, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470755587.ch6
Publication History
- Published Online: 14 JAN 2008
- Published Print: 1 JAN 2004
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780631208365
Online ISBN: 9780470755587
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- labor exchange;
- property rights;
- labor market institutions;
- exchange costs;
- labor-owned firms
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
ELEMENTAL FEATURES OF LABOR EXCHANGE Property rights and labor exchange
The scope for cooperation and conflict in labor exchange
EXCHANGE COSTS AND LABOR MARKET INSTITUTIONS
Matching
Negotiation
Enforcement
EXCHANGE COSTS AND THE STRUCTURE OF LABOR EXCHANGE
Capital- vs. labor-owned firms
Household wealth and firm ownership
Employment as a distinct form of exchange
CONCLUSION