​If the Bidders at a Second-Price Auction Have True Values

question 56

Multiple Choice

​If the bidders at a second-price auction have true values of $8,$7,$6,and $5,the item will sell for

• A)​$8
• B)$7
• C)just over $7
• D)​just under $7

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Theoretical Standard

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