Auctions and Corruption
26 Pages Posted: 31 Oct 2000
Date Written: May 2000
Abstract
In many auctions, the auctioneer is an agent of the seller. This delegation invites corruption. In this paper we propose a model of corruption, examine how corruption affects the auction game, how the anticipation of corruption affects bidding, and how it altogether changes the revenue ranking of typical auctions. In addition we characterize incentive schemes that may prevent corruption, and compare them to the fee schedules employed by major auction houses.
Keywords: Auctions, Procurement, Corruption, Collusion, Coalitions
JEL Classification: D44
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