Social Incentives in the Workplace

We present evidence on social incentives in the workplace, namely on whether workers’ behavior is affected by the presence of those they are socially tied to, even in settings where there are no externalities... Read more   Or  Go to RESOURCE

How Rising Competition Among Microfinance Lenders Affects Incumbent Village Banks

This paper uses data from Uganda’s largest incumbent microfinance institution to analyze the impact of entry by competing lenders on client behavior. We first examine the geographic placement decisions... Read more   Or  Go to RESOURCE

The Role of Staff Incentives in Balancing Social and Financial Goals - Evidence from Four MFIs

This paper discusses how well-designed staff incentive schemes can improve MFI productivity and efficiency.  It also analyses the incentive schemes offered by 1) Prizma (Bosnia and Herzegovina) 2) BRAC... Read more   Or  Go to RESOURCE

What are the Most Effective Staff Incentive Schemes?

This paper uses results from two surveys to identify effective components of staff incentive schemes.  Using the analysis, the authors recommend using short-term incentives (e.g., quarterly bonus accruals)... Read more   Or  Go to RESOURCE

A Toolkit for Designing and Implementing Staff Incentive Schemes

This toolkit provides step-by-step support in the design and implementation of staff incentive schemes.  Topics covered include: Design process Basic principles for staff incentive schemes Selling the... Read more   Or  Go to RESOURCE

Creating Incentive for Micro-Credit Agents to Lend to the Poor

This paper shows that bonuses linked to repayment do not work for MFIs trying to reach very poor borrowers because repayment and wealth are positively correlated.  The authors argue that non-profit MFIs... Read more   Or  Go to RESOURCE