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Betriebswirtschaftliche Konsequenzen einer gesetzlichen Überstundenregulierung

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  • Robert F. Göx

    (Universität Fribourg)

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Summary This paper analyzes the economic consequences of a legal overtime regulation. The results of the study indicate that restricting the use of overtime leads to both, a short term increase of personnel capacity, and a reduction of expected profits. However, the overall effect on the demand for labor is ambiguous, because at the same time the expected demand for overtime is decreasing. Especially for industries with labor-intensive production technologies and moderate overtime premia, the overall effect is likely to be negative. Furthermore, since the profit reduction also provides incentives to reduce the relative amount of labor used in production, it is not clear if a positive short term effect on the demand for labor will also be positive in the long run.

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  • Robert F. Göx, 2001. "Betriebswirtschaftliche Konsequenzen einer gesetzlichen Überstundenregulierung," Schmalenbach Journal of Business Research, Springer, vol. 53(7), pages 690-704, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sjobre:v:53:y:2001:i:7:d:10.1007_bf03372664
    DOI: 10.1007/BF03372664
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    K31; L51; M12;
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    JEL classification:

    • K31 - Law and Economics - - Other Substantive Areas of Law - - - Labor Law
    • L51 - Industrial Organization - - Regulation and Industrial Policy - - - Economics of Regulation
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation

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