Self-control is often conceived as a battle between “hot” impulsive processes and “cold” deliberative ones. Heeding the angel on one shoulder leads to success; following the demon on the other leads to failure. Self-control feels like a duality. What if that sensation is misleading, and,...

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -- Chapter One. English and Vickrey Auctions -- Chapter Two. From Vickrey to eBay -- Chapter Three. eBay Strategies Observed -- Chapter Four. What If eBay Were First-Price? -- Chapter Five. The Signals that Sellers Send -- Chapter Six....