In a market in which sellers compete by posting mechanisms, we study how the properties of the meeting technology … affect the mechanism that sellers select. In general, sellers have incentive to use mechanisms that are socially efficient …

matching process, we find that the first best age-dynamic of firing taxes and hiring subsidies is typically hump-shaped. Taking … contradiction with the existing policies in most OECD countries. -- Search ; matching ; endogenous destruction ; older workers …

We develop a search and matching model where firms and workers produce output that depends both on match …

We develop a search and matching model where firms and workers are allowed to form matches (jobs) that can be formal or …

We investigate the matching algorithm used by the German central clearinghouse for university admissions (ZVS) in … criteria applied for admission they all make use of priority matching. In priority matching schemes, it is not a dominant … applicants, we are able to detect some amount of strategic behaviour which can lead to inefficient matching. Alternative ways to …

simple mechanism is proposed that ensures an efficient and fair implementation of such projects. The proposed mechanism is …. -- Indivisible project ; single beneficiary ; multiple-cost bearers ; unilateral information ; efficient and fair implementation …