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Recent progress in the empirical analysis of multi-unit auctions

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I discuss some recent progress in the empirical analysis of multi-unit auctions, through which a number of important commodities (Treasury bills and bonds, electricity, emission permits, monetary infusions by some central banks) are allocated.

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  • Hortaçsu, Ali, 2011. "Recent progress in the empirical analysis of multi-unit auctions," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 29(3), pages 345-349, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:indorg:v:29:y:2011:i:3:p:345-349
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