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Multi-unit demand auctions with synergies: behavior in sealed-bid versus ascending-bid uniform-price auctions

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  • Kagel, John H. & Levin, Dan, 2005. "Multi-unit demand auctions with synergies: behavior in sealed-bid versus ascending-bid uniform-price auctions," Games and Economic Behavior, Elsevier, vol. 53(2), pages 170-207, November.
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