A firm might offer efficiency wages to reduce worker turnover and thereby reduce production costs.

Efficiency Wages

Wages set above the equilibrium level by employers to increase worker productivity, motivation, and loyalty.

Worker Turnover

The rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new employees, often used as an indicator of workplace satisfaction and stability.

Production Costs

The total expenses incurred in the manufacture of a product or the delivery of a service, including labor, materials, and overhead costs.