Problem definition: Dynamic forecasting models in auctions have fallen short on two dimensions: (i) the lack of an equilibrium model for final stage bids and (ii) the lack of a winner's curse (i.e., a tendency to overpay conditional on winning the auction) adjustment to allow bidders to account...

We consider a company selling heterogeneous products with prices customized for each customer and the final price is set by negotiations between sales agents and customers. This type of pricing modality is referred to as customized pricing with discretion and commonly used in insurance, consumer...