This paper studies the sequential mechanisms which mimic matching procedures formany-to-one-real-life matching markets. We provide a family of mechanisms implementing thestudent´ optimal allocation in subgame perfect equibrium.

Sequential mechanisms to solve matching problems are useful to promote (hidden) cooperation between agents. Taking as a starting point the MIR mechanism, employed in Spain to match medical students and residency programs (in privately owned hospitals), we find that:(1) In the current system,...

This paper explores sequential mechanisms for two-sided matching problems: The agents belonging to a side of the market (individuals or institutions) determine an eligibility restriction; and the agents on the other side (institutions or individuals, resp.) select their preferred mates,...