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Uniqueness of equilibrium in sealed high-bid auctions

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  • Maskin, Eric & Riley, John, 2003. "Uniqueness of equilibrium in sealed high-bid auctions," Games and Economic Behavior, Elsevier, vol. 45(2), pages 395-409, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:gamebe:v:45:y:2003:i:2:p:395-409
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