Large vs. Continuum Assignment Economies
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چکیده
Continuum models are often used to study large finite assignment economies. We show that in the canonical assignment problem without transfers, the continuum model can have very different qualitative properties than large finite markets. The problem is driven by the failure of local non-satiation inherent in no-transfer assignment.
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