What economic theory would suggest this? This non-compete appears to be an option, and would be priced as such.[1] I would guess that purchasing any additiona

What economic theory would suggest this? This non-compete appears to be an option, and would be priced as such.[1] I would guess that purchasing any additional assurance from an employee would cost the employer(s) more, perhaps in the form of salary, severance, or a signing bonus. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valuation_of_options http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valuation_of_options