Prosocial behavior in the production of publicly provided goods and services: an overview
This paper offers a selective review of research on the existence and effects of prosocial behavior among individuals who work in public organizations. We first present evidence from the empirical literature documenting the importance of such phenomena and their features. We then discuss
theoretical works that analyze the implications of prosocial behavior for the optimal design of incentive schemes and for organizing production in public firms. Some policy recommendations from the literature are also discussed.
Keywords: D01; J41; L30; M52; Z13; identity; incentives; public goods provision; public service motivation
Document Type: Research Article
Affiliations: Department of Law, University of Urbino, Italy
Publication date: 01 March 2013
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