We propose a new theory of the firm based on the premise that "the firm" characterizes a factor-integrative form of doing business that is often the most effective and efficient structure for doing well by doing bad. We define the terms and requirements involved for such a theory, and fulfill...

The diffusion of evaluation programs, along with the higher stake they account for, has also increased the prevalence of opportunistic behavior and cheating practices. This paper investigates the efficacy of different policy measures aimed at fighting cheating behaviors in schools. We exploit a...

Will man herausfinden, wie häufig eine peinliche Eigenschaft in einer Population auftritt, gehen damit etliche Probleme einher, die vor allem auf verfälschte Antworten in Folge sozialer Erwünschtheit zurückgehen. Die älteste der Techniken, die entwickelt wurden um diese Verzerrungen zu...