The winner’s curse and public information in common value auctions

Kagel (1986) · American Economic Review

Experienced bidders respond to strategic considerations; 3 to 4 bidders fit Nash predictions, 6 to 7 bidders bid more aggressively, producing a winner's curse with negative profits.

Experienced bidders respond to strategic considerations; 3 to 4 bidders fit Nash predictions, 6 to 7 bidders bid more aggressively, producing a winner's curse with negative profits.

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Abstract read: experienced bidders respond to strategic considerations; 3 to 4 bidders fit Nash predictions, 6 to 7 bidders bid more aggressively, producing a winner's curse with negative profits.