Matching theory as enabler of efficient spectrum management in 5G networks

This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Tsirakis, C, Lopez‐Aguilera, E, Agapiou, G, Varoutas, D. Matching theory as enabler of efficient spectrum management in 5G networks. Trans Emerging Tel Tech. 2020; 31:e3769., which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/ett.3769. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions.

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