Discuss the Major Earthquake That Occurred in Haiti in 2010

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Essay

Discuss the major earthquake that occurred in Haiti in 2010, including Haiti's proximity to tectonic plates, the damage, and how the poverty of Haiti worsened the effects of this devastating event.

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Definitions:

Second-Price Auction

An auction format in which the highest bidder wins, but pays the price bid by the second-highest bidder.

Optimal Bidding Strategy

A method or plan designed to win at an auction or in a competitive context, maximizing the chance of success while minimizing costs.

True Value

The actual, inherent worth of an asset, without distortion from market factors or perceptions.

Bid-rigging

A fraudulent scheme where businesses collude to control the bidding process, often at the expense of fairness.