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Rationalizable Outcomes of Large Independent Private-Value First-Price Discrete Auctions

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  • Dekel, E.
  • Wolinsky, A.

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We consider discrete versions of independent, private-value, first-price auctions. We show for any fixed finite set of possible bids, if the number of participants is large enough, then the set of rationalizable bids involves all players bidding the highest bid that is lower than their private value.

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  • Dekel, E. & Wolinsky, A., 2000. "Rationalizable Outcomes of Large Independent Private-Value First-Price Discrete Auctions," Papers 2000-13, Tel Aviv.
    • Handle: RePEc:fth:teavfo:2000-13
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    Keywords

    AUCTIONS ; RATIONALIZATION ; EFFICIENCY;
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    JEL classification:

    • C72 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Game Theory and Bargaining Theory - - - Noncooperative Games
    • D44 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Auctions

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