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Modeling Competitive Bidding: A Critical Essay

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  • Michael H. Rothkopf

    (School of Business and RUTCOR, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-5062)

  • Ronald M. Harstad

    (Faculty of Management and RUTCOR, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey 07102)

Abstract

In analyzing bidding, modeling matters. This paper is a critical analysis of the models available to aid competitive bidding decision making---bidding strategy and auction design---in real transactions. After an introductory overview, this paper describes the contexts in which auctions arise, reviews the "mainstream" theory of single, isolated auctions and discusses the important work involved in enrichment of this theory. In doing so, it indicates results that have been obtained and the sort of changes in analytical approach that are needed to tackle other critical enrichments. The paper summarizes briefly what is known about the direct use of models by bidders and auction designers. A general theme of this paper is that enriched models are needed to bring bidding theory closer to direct applicability in decision making.

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  • Michael H. Rothkopf & Ronald M. Harstad, 1994. "Modeling Competitive Bidding: A Critical Essay," Management Science, INFORMS, vol. 40(3), pages 364-384, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:inm:ormnsc:v:40:y:1994:i:3:p:364-384
    DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.40.3.364
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