Research on bidding in auctions has generally relied on the assumption of self-interested bidders. This work relaxes … that assumption in the context of charity auctions. As understanding charitable motives has important implications for … and the strength of these motives. We carry out three controlled field experiments consisting of real-life auctions …

Internet auctions are common in nearly all consumer categories. Hence, it is not surprising that a great deal of … questions. The survey reviews recent empirical and theoretical works on Internet auctions with a focus on Internet auction … are particularly relevant to Internet auctions such as feedback ratings, buy-it-now options, and different closing rules …