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Define the following terms as used in auction theory. i. First – price sealed –bid auction. (2 marks) ii. Second – price sealed – bid auction. (2 marks) iii. Open-Ascending – bid auctions. (2 marks) iv. Open –descending – bid auctions. (2 marks)

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          Define the following terms as used in auction theory.

	i.	First – price sealed –bid auction.					(2 marks)

	ii.	Second – price sealed – bid auction.					(2 marks)

	iii.	Open-Ascending – bid auctions.					(2 marks)	

	iv.	Open –descending – bid auctions.					(2 marks)

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Principles of Economics

Gregory Mankiw 8th Edition

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The highest bidder wins and pays the price they bid. This is also known as a blind auction. ii. Second-price sealed-bid auction: Also known as a Vickrey auction, this is a type of auction where all bidders simultaneously submit sealed bids, with the highest Show more…

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Define the following terms as used in auction theory. i. First – price sealed –bid auction. (2 marks) ii. Second – price sealed – bid auction. (2 marks) iii. Open-Ascending – bid auctions. (2 marks) iv. Open –descending – bid auctions. (2 marks)