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Nonparametric identification and estimation of the generalized second-price auction

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In this paper, I establish the identification and present a nonparametric estimator for the incomplete information generalized second-price auction model. I recover the distribution of the bidders' quality-adjusted valuations from the CDF of the adjusted bids, win outcomes, and click-through rates. Through the Monte Carlo simulations, I evaluate the finite-sample performance of the proposed estimator. Additionally, I compare the estimator of the incomplete information model to the estimator of the misspecified model assuming that adjusted bids are the result of the bidding according to the locally envy-free equilibrium of complete information model.

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  • Shakhgildyan, Ksenia, 2025. "Nonparametric identification and estimation of the generalized second-price auction," Games and Economic Behavior, Elsevier, vol. 150(C), pages 480-500.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:gamebe:v:150:y:2025:i:c:p:480-500
    DOI: 10.1016/j.geb.2025.02.005
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    • D44 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Auctions
    • C14 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Semiparametric and Nonparametric Methods: General
    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • L81 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Services - - - Retail and Wholesale Trade; e-Commerce
    • M37 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Marketing and Advertising - - - Advertising

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