Who Gets What ― and Why: The New Economics of Matchmaking and Market Design

Who Gets What ― and Why: The New Economics of Matchmaking and Market Design

A Nobel laureate reveals the often surprising rules that govern a vast array of activities — both mundane and life-changing — in which money may play little or no role.

If you’ve ever sought a job or h…

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