The Winner's Curse Is More Likely

question 71

Multiple Choice

The winner's curse is more likely

• A)when there is only one bidder
• B)when demand for the good being auctioned is increasing
• C)when the value of the good being auctioned is common knowledge
• D)when the value of the good being auctioned is uncertain
• E)when the marginal cost of information is low

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