Ankur Mani

  1. Generalized Stable Matching in Bipartite Networks.

    Authors: Asuman Ozdaglar, Ankur Mani, Alex, Pentland
    Subjects: Optimization and Control
    Abstract

    In this paper we study the generalized version of weighted matching in
    bipartite networks. Consider a weighted matching in a bipartite network in
    which the nodes derive value from the split of the matching edge assigned to
    them if they are matched. The value a node derives from the split depends both
    on the split as well as the partner the node is matched to. We assume that the
    value of a split to the node is continuous and strictly increasing in the part
    of the split assigned to the node.

  2. Existence of Stable Exclusive Bilateral Exchanges in Networks.

    Authors: Asuman Ozdaglar, Ankur Mani, Alex, Pentland
    Subjects: Computer Science and Game Theory
    Abstract

    In this paper we show that when individuals in a bipartite network
    exclusively choose partners and exchange valued goods with their partners, then
    there exists a set of exchanges that are pair-wise stable. Pair-wise stability
    implies that no individual breaks her partnership and no two neighbors in the
    network can form a new partnership while breaking other partnerships if any so
    that at least one of them improves her payoff and the other one does at least
    as good.

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