In: Economics
Consider 4 bidders whose values are independently and uniformly distributed over [0, 10].
(a) What are the expected selling prices in a (i) second-price auction, and (ii) first-price auction.
(b) Suppose the values of the bidders are 8, 7, 4, and 2. What would be the selling price in a (i) second-price auction, and (ii) first-price auction.
(c) Suppose the values of the bidders are 9, 5, 4, and 2. What would be the selling price in a (i) second-price auction, and (ii) first-price auction.
(d) Comment on (a), (b), (c).