A Conversation about the Disappearing Size Wage Effect in Large Firms

This research examines a phenomenon where wages remain uniform across different locations of a single large company, despite traditional economic theories suggesting that larger sites should pay more. While independent businesses usually offer higher salaries as they grow, multi-establishment firms tend to prioritize internal equity and standardized pay scales over local market fluctuations. To compensate for these rigid wages, large organizations utilize non-wage recruitment strategies, such as enhanced employer branding, increased recruiting intensity, and better benefits. This approach helps maintain organizational consistency and simplifies administration, even if it occasionally results in longer hiring timelines or minor trade-offs in workforce quality. Ultimately, the research highlights how corporate policy and internal fairness often override external labor market pressures in major enterprises.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.