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Why a Simple Second-Price Auction Induces Efficient Endogenous Entry

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  • Jingfeng Lu, 2009. "Why a Simple Second-Price Auction Induces Efficient Endogenous Entry," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 66(2), pages 181-198, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:theord:v:66:y:2009:i:2:p:181-198
    DOI: 10.1007/s11238-007-9092-9
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    Keywords

    Efficient Auction; Endogenous Entry; Entry Costs; D44; D82;
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    JEL classification:

    • D44 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Auctions
    • D82 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Asymmetric and Private Information; Mechanism Design

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