Allocation in Networks

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Focusing on the interplay between networks and economic design, this book delves into allocation rules that influence efficient network solutions. It emphasizes the importance of revenue and cost-sharing schemes in promoting both economic efficiency and distributional fairness. By examining how liability allocation impacts incentives for network usage and development, the text provides a comprehensive overview of models and results from various fields, including economics, operations research, and computer science, complete with examples and exercises for better understanding.