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Matching Heterogeneous Agents with a Linear Search Technology

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  • Nöldeke, Georg
  • Tröger, Thomas

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Steady state equilibria in heterogeneous agent matching models with search frictions have been shown to exist in Shimer and Smith (2000) under the assumption of a quadratic search technology. We extend their analysis to the commonly investigated linear search technology.

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  • Nöldeke, Georg & Tröger, Thomas, 2009. "Matching Heterogeneous Agents with a Linear Search Technology," Bonn Econ Discussion Papers 1/2009, University of Bonn, Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE).
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    Keywords

    Search; Matching; Steady State Equilibrium;
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    JEL classification:

    • C78 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Bargaining Theory; Matching Theory
    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness

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