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Using clock auctions to dissolve partnership: An experimental study

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  • Qin, Xiangdong
  • Zhang, Fangzhou

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We experimentally study clock auctions to dissolve partnerships jointly owned by two players. Subjects are found to deviate systematically from the Nash equilibrium. We explain the bidding behaviour in terms of risk aversion and/or non-standard utility theory.

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  • Qin, Xiangdong & Zhang, Fangzhou, 2013. "Using clock auctions to dissolve partnership: An experimental study," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 119(1), pages 55-59.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:119:y:2013:i:1:p:55-59
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2012.12.034
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    Keywords

    Partnership dissolution; Clock auction; Risk aversion;
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    JEL classification:

    • C7 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory
    • C9 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments
    • D8 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty

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