Why is this problem better solved by systematically underpaying everyone as opposed to firing people who act “in favor of what advances their own power” or who promote infighting?
I think the essential point is that you’re actually not underpaying them—in terms of their own utility gain (if they believe in the mission). You’re only ‘underpaying’ them in terms of money.
It’s still not obviously the correct approach (externalities are an issue too), but [money != utility].
Why is this problem better solved by systematically underpaying everyone as opposed to firing people who act “in favor of what advances their own power” or who promote infighting?
I think the essential point is that you’re actually not underpaying them—in terms of their own utility gain (if they believe in the mission). You’re only ‘underpaying’ them in terms of money.
It’s still not obviously the correct approach (externalities are an issue too), but [money != utility].