ISSN:
1432-0479
Keywords:
Keywords and Phrases: English auction, Phantom bidding, Fixed/flexible reserve price.
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JEL Classification Numbers: D44.
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Economics
Notes:
Summary. A phantom bidding model is analyzed for a sale auction. The following issues are addressed: the effects of phantom bidding on overall social welfare and buyers' profits. It is shown that social welfare may increase or decrease as the auctioneer switches from the fixed reserve price policy to phantom bidding. The buyers' profits will increase whenever social welfare increases.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s001990050319
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