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Matching under Non-transferable Utility: Applications

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  • Tayfun Sönmez

    (Boston College)

  • M. Utku Ünver

    (Boston College)

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We survey the literature on applications of matching theory under non- transferable utility. We cover the following six applications in detail: living-donor kid- ney exchange, living-donor liver exchange, cadet-branch matching in the US Army, affirmative action in India, matching market for entry-level physicians in the US, and course allocation at universities. We also survey other notable applications.

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  • Tayfun Sönmez & M. Utku Ünver, 2024. "Matching under Non-transferable Utility: Applications," Boston College Working Papers in Economics 1069, Boston College Department of Economics, revised 01 Jul 2025.
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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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