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Matching under Non-transferable Utility: Theory

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  • Tayfun Sönmez

    (Boston College)

  • M. Utku Ünver

    (Boston College)

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We survey the literature on matching theory under non-transferable utility using a classification based on property rights (i) with private ownership, (ii) with common and mixed ownership, and (iii) under priority-based entitlements.

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  • Tayfun Sönmez & M. Utku Ünver, 2024. "Matching under Non-transferable Utility: Theory," Boston College Working Papers in Economics 1068, Boston College Department of Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:boc:bocoec:1068
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    Keywords

    Matching Theory; Housing Markets; Two-sided Matching; Roommates Problem; Kidney Exchange; House Allocation; Student Placement; Reserve Systems;
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    JEL classification:

    • C78 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Bargaining Theory; Matching Theory
    • D47 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Market Design

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