Efficient allocation of hospitality experiences
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The Center for Adventure Economics at CouchSurfing.
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Allocation problems faced in CouchSurfing
- Avoid overburdening a small group of hosts in major cities
- Encouraging hosts to host those who have given more, or who are new to the system
- Allowing people to give (i.e., allocate their own resources) in a way that accords with their mission and values
