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Ec 117 - Matching Markets

Ec 117

Matching Markets

9 units (3-0-6)   |  second term

We will tackle the fundamental question of how to allocate resources and organize exchange in the absence of prices. Examples includes finding a partner, allocating students to schools, and matching donors to patients in the context of organ transplantations. While the main focus will be on formal models, we will also reason about the practical implications of the theory.

Instructor: Caradonna
Published Date: Aug. 15, 2025