Comparative statics for size-dependent discounts in matching markets

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Mathematical Economics
Year: 2020
Volume: 90
Issue: C
Pages: 127-131

Authors (3)

Delacrétaz, David (not in RePEc) Kominers, Scott Duke (Harvard University) Nichifor, Alexandru (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We prove a natural comparative static for many-to-many matching markets in which agents’ choice functions exhibit size-dependent discounts: reducing the extent to which some agent discounts additional partners leads to improved outcomes for the agents on the other side of the market, and worsened outcomes for the agents on the same side of the market. Our argument draws upon recently developed methods bringing tools from choice theory into matching.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:mateco:v:90:y:2020:i:c:p:127-131
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25