The [`]Google effect' in the FCC's 700Â MHz auction
Abstract
We describe and interpret bidding behavior in FCC Auction 73 for the C-block licenses. These licenses were initially offered subject to an open platform restriction, which was highly valued by firms such as Google. Google entered bids until its bids reached the C-block reserve price, thereby ensuring that the open platform restriction would be applied to the licenses. Later in the auction, other bidders outbid Google, so Google was able to trigger the open platform restriction without having to purchase any of the licenses.Download Info
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Article provided by Elsevier in its journal Information Economics and Policy.
Volume (Year): 21 (2009)
Issue (Month): 2 (June)
Pages: 101-114
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Keywords: Spectrum license Contingent re-auction Open access Open platform;Other versions of this item:
- Sandro Brusco & Giuseppe Lopomo & Leslie M. Marx, 2008. "The `Google Effect' in the FCC's 700 MHz Auction," Department of Economics Working Papers 08-03, Stony Brook University, Department of Economics.
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- Giuseppe Lopomo & Leslie M. Marx & David McAdams & Brian Murray, 2011. "Carbon Allowance Auction Design: An Assessment of Options for the United States," Review of Environmental Economics and Policy, Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, vol. 5(1), pages 25-43, Winter.
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