On two competing mechanisms for priority-based allocation problems.

We consider the priority-based allocation problem: there is a set of indivisible objects with multiple supplies (e.g., schools with seats) and a set of agents (e.g., students) with priorities over objects (e.g., proximity of residence area). We study two well-known and competing mechanisms. The agen...

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Published in:	Journal of Economic Theory Vol. 127; no. 1; pp. 155 - 172
Main Author:	Kesten, Onur
Format:	Article
Published:	Academic Press Inc. March 2006
Subjects:	Economics Indivisibles (Philosophy) Resource allocation > Mathematical models
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