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A pure variation of risk in private-value auctions

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  • Kirchkamp, O.

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  • Reiss, J.P.

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  • Sadrieh, A.

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  • Kirchkamp, O. & Reiss, J.P. & Sadrieh, A., 2008. "A pure variation of risk in private-value auctions," Research Memorandum 050, Maastricht University, Maastricht Research School of Economics of Technology and Organization (METEOR).
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    DOI: 10.26481/umamet.2008050
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