The Larger the Number of Bidders in a Dutch Auction,________

question 12

Multiple Choice

The larger the number of bidders in a Dutch auction,________.

• A) the lower is the maximum willingness to pay of each bidder
• B) the smaller is the consumer surplus earned by the winner
• C) the larger is the quantity offered by the auctioneer for auction
• D) the lower is the value of the starting bid

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