In a Shapley-Shubik assignment problem with a supermodular output matrix, we consider games in which each firm makes a take-it-orleave-it salary offer to one applicant, and a match is made only when the offer is accepted by her. We consider both one-shot and multistage games. In either game, we show that there can be many equilibrium salary vectors which are higher or lower than the minimum com...

Below is a group of typical Nê w York State salaries, showing tion salary bills. The formula, which adds a percentage increase to last First, last year's increases (which are continued) were: 12*4 cent on salary between $2,000 and $4,000; in addition, TVz percent on the amount of increase under the proposed administrayear's percentage increase, works like this: percent on the first $2,000 of sa...

This study examines the relationship between salary distribution and performance using the four most recent completed seasons of the National Hockey League (NHL). The first approach pursues the effect of salary inequality on team performance using end-of-season team outcomes. The second approach focuses on the relationships between salary inequality and the distribution of individual performanc...