auctions, auction theory predicts bid distributions in Bayesian Nash equilibrium does not convey any information about bidders … risk averse. We show bidders' expected profits from entry into auctions is nonparametrically recoverable, if a researcher …

auctions, bid distributions do not provide information about risk preference. We infer risk attitudes using distributions of … transaction prices and participation decisions in ascending auctions with entry costs. Nonparametric tests are proposed for two … identification of risk attitudes in ascending auctions with selective entry, where bidders receive entry-stage signals correlated …

Bidders’ risk attitudes have key implications for choices of revenue-maximizing auction formats. In ascending auctions … transaction prices and participation decisions in ascending auctions with entry costs. Nonparametric tests are proposed for two … of risk attitudes in a more general model of ascending auctions with selective entry, where bidders receive entry …