How Does the Visibility of Employee Savings Affect the Worker - Employer Relationship?

Francesc Dilmé
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Francesc Dilmé

Abstract information

Employees with monetary savings have more bargaining power than those without. In this video, FRANCESC DILMÉ investigates this scenario, specifically exploring the impact of the employer being aware of the employee’s savings and vice versa. Establishing a theoretical model of relational contact between worker and employer, Dilmé finds that the dynamics of this relationship are highly dependent on the visibility of employee savings–the more the employer knows about these matters, the more power it has. The research shows that a certain degree of self interest cannot be ignored when an employer sponsors pension schemes or saving schemes for its employees.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21036/LTPUB101119

Researcher

Francesc Dilmé is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn. Having completing his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania in 2013, Dilmé has also held a visiting scholarship at the University of California, Berkeley. His research centres on applied microeconomic theory and dynamic models with asymmetric information. Recipient of the William Polk Carey Prize for an Outstanding Economics Dissertation in 2014, Dilmé was named a distinguished CESifo Affiliate in 2016. Furthermore, Dilmé is recipient of an ERC grant which runs from 2021 to 2026.

Institution information

University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn)

The University of Bonn is one of Germany’s most prestigious and research-intensive institutions, consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide. Founded in 1818, it is celebrated for its academic excellence, particularly in mathematics and economics, and boasts a record of producing several Nobel Laureates and Fields Medalists. Located in the former German capital, the university is integrated into the city’s historic fabric, offering a vibrant international environment and a diverse range of programs across seven faculties. As a member of the elite U15 group, it remains a global leader in innovation and higher education.
University of Bonn (Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn)
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Original Publication

Relational Contracts: Public versus Private Savings

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Francesc Dilmé, 

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How Does the Visibility of Employee Savings Affect the Worker - Employer Relationship?, 

https://doi.org/10.21036/LTPUB101119

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