If Bidders Are Likely to Be Risk-Averse

question 18

Multiple Choice

If bidders are likely to be risk-averse:

• A) sellers should use a first-price auction.
• B) sellers should use a second-price auction.
• C) auctions will not provide surplus for sellers.
• D) sellers should use a posted-price strategy.
• E) Dutch auction rules will yield the greatest profit to sellers.

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