​This Factor Contributes to the Winner's Curse

question 54

Multiple Choice

​This factor contributes to the winner's curse

• A)​your estimate of the value of the object was not the most optimistic
• B)your bid was the highest
• C)there were not many other bidders you had to beat out
• D)​you shaded your bid too much

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