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Study Finds Noncompetes Cut Worker Mobility and Pay, With No Trade-Secret Gains

Study Finds Noncompetes Cut Worker Mobility and Pay, With No Trade-Secret Gains

Phys.org highlights new research in the Quarterly Journal of Economics showing that noncompete agreements reduce worker mobility and earnings. The study finds no measurable benefits for protecting sensitive business information.

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Noncompetes suppress worker mobility and earnings without protecting trade secrets