Suppose That You Were Again Competing in a Sealed-Bid Auction

question 1

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you were again competing in a sealed-bid auction for the Vermeer painting which you value at $100,000,but now it is a first-price auction.What bid should you submit?

• A)Exactly $100,000
• B)Somewhat lower than $100,000 depending on the number of other bidders
• C)Somewhat higher than $100,000 depending on the number of other bidders
• D)Cannot say which of a,b,or c is right without further information

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