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Multi-attribute procurement auctions with risk averse suppliers

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  • Liu, Shulin
  • Li, Jun
  • Liu, De

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We analyze multi-attribute procurement auctions with risk-averse suppliers. As the number of suppliers increases or the suppliers become more risk-averse, the equilibrium bidding price decreases under the first-score auction but remains the same under the second-score auction. A buyer prefers the first-score auction.

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  • Liu, Shulin & Li, Jun & Liu, De, 2012. "Multi-attribute procurement auctions with risk averse suppliers," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 115(3), pages 408-411.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:115:y:2012:i:3:p:408-411
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2011.12.099
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    Keywords

    Procurement auctions; Multi-attribute auctions; Risk aversion;
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    JEL classification:

    • D44 - Microeconomics - - Market Structure, Pricing, and Design - - - Auctions
    • H57 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Procurement
    • L50 - Industrial Organization - - Regulation and Industrial Policy - - - General

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