Which of the Following Is the Dominant Strategy When Bidding

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the dominant strategy when bidding in an auction?

• A) Bid less than your reservation price to earn a larger surplus.
• B) Bid more than your reservation price if you really want to win the auction.
• C) Never bid your reservation price, because you will realize no surplus if you win the auction.
• D) Always bid up to, but not above, your reservation price.
• E) The dominant strategy depends on the type of auction.

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