What Is the Optimal Strategy in a Second-Price,sealed-Bid Auction

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is the optimal strategy in a second-price,sealed-bid auction?

• A) Bid an amount that is equal to your reservation price.
• B) Bid an amount that is greater than your reservation price because you will be paying the second-highest bid if you win.
• C) Bid an amount that is less than your reservation price.
• D) Bid an amount that is less than your reservation price, depending on the number of bidders.
• E) If there are fewer than five bidders, bid below your reservation price. Otherwise, bid your reservation price.

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