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Generalized Reduced-Form Auctions: A Network Flow Approach

Che, Yeon-Koo; Kim, Jinwoo; Meirendorff, Konrad

We develop a network-flow approach for characterizing interim-allocation rules that can be implemented by ex post allocations. Our method can be used to characterize feasible interim allocations in general multi-unit auctions where agents face capacity constraints, both ceilings and floors. Applications include a variety of settings of practical interest, ranging from individual and group-specific capacity constraints, set-aside sale, partnership dissolution, and government license reallocation.

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Economics
Publisher
Department of Economics, Columbia University
Series
Department of Economics Discussion Papers, 1314-06
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November 21, 2013