In an Independent Private Values Sealed- Bid Second- Price Auction

question 104

Multiple Choice

In an independent private values sealed- bid second- price auction, if a participant bids more than their valuation this_______ _ an inferior strategy because the high bid_______ _.

• A)is; can only lower the amount paid
• B)is not; cannot affect the amount paid or raise the amount paid
• C)is not; can only lower the amount paid
• D)is; cannot affect the amount paid or raise the amount paid

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