Microeconomics
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Chapter 20, Problem 4IP
(a)
To determine
The reason for the highest bid was less than or greater than a dollar when dollar was auctioned off.
(b)
To determine
Ability of a rational player ever loses the auction once he started bidding.
(c)
To determine
The rationality to begin bidding.
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