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Auction Theory, Paul R. Milgrom
Auction Theory, Paul R. Milgrom
Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers
This paper discusses two central questions: Why do auction institutions continue to be so popular after thousands of years? and What accounts for particular details, like the popularity of sealed bid and ascending-bid auctions?