Electronic reputation or feedback mechanisms aim to mitigate the moral hazard problems associated with exchange among strangers by providing the type of information available in more traditional close-knit groups, where members are frequently involved in one another's dealings. In this paper, we...

In economic approaches it is often argued that reputation considerations influence the behavior of individuals or firms and that reputation influences the outcome of markets. Empirical evidence is rare though. In this contribution we argue that a positive reputation of sellers should have an...

"Game Theory Bargaining and Auction Strategies bridges the gulf between the theoretical economic principles of negotiation and auction theory and explores the multifaceted applications of these principles in practice. The book provides a comprehensive collection of case studies that detail the...