Which of the Following Situations Can Lead to a Winner's

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations can lead to a winner's curse?

• A)A bid which is won by multiple bidders but fails to cover the expectations of the seller.
• B)A win which makes a player over-enthusiastic about further gambles.
• C)An overoptimistic bid which helps the bidder to win but fails to cover his costs.
• D)A win which makes the player risk-averse toward future gambles.

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