Suppose the Probability of an Employee Being Caught Shirking,q,is a Function

question 55

Essay

Suppose the probability of an employee being caught shirking,q,is a function of the employer's monitoring,M,such that q = M/100.If workers must put up a $1,000 bond and the gain to each worker from shirking is $100,what is the employer's optimal level of monitoring that is just sufficient to discourage shirking?

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Definitions:

Market Equilibrium

The condition in a market where the quantity supplied is equal to the quantity demanded at a certain price level.

Total Consumer Surplus

The total benefit received by consumers in a market transaction, measured as the difference between what consumers are willing to pay and what they actually pay.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high the price of a good or service can be charged, usually intended to protect consumers.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay.