The Possibility That the Winner (Highest Bidder) in an Auction

question 69

Multiple Choice

The possibility that the winner (highest bidder) in an auction process may have bid a price that is very high (far above the value) is called:

• A) Winner's curse
• B) Dutch auction
• C) English auction
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

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