

Evan Starr on The Economic Benefits of Banning Non-competes
Feb 3, 2022
Evan Starr, an associate professor, delves into the economic benefits of banning non-compete agreements, highlighting the boost to wages and worker mobility. The podcast explores the challenges faced by the FTC in regulating these agreements and the implications for workers and businesses. The discussion also touches on the impact of non-compete agreements on worker mobility and wages, the exemption for lawyers, the ongoing debate on non-compete agreements, and the effect of market concentration on employee salaries.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Impact of Non-Compete Agreements on Worker Mobility and Wages
02:55 • 18min
Analysis of Lawyers' Exemption from Non-compete Agreements
20:38 • 2min
The Debate on Non-Compete Agreements and Calls for their Ban
22:22 • 10min
Challenging Neoclassical Economics: The Minimum Wage Debate
32:39 • 5min
Analyzing the Impact of Employer Power on Worker Salaries and Market Concentration
37:50 • 3min