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The European UMTS-auctions

Authors :
van Damme, Eric
Source :
European Economic Review. April, 2002, p846, 13 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

In this paper we review, and draw some lessons from, the UMTS-auctions that have taken place in Europe during 2000 and 2001. We address several design issues and, in particular, focus attention on asymmetries between the bidders and on possibilities for collusion. An outlook is provided to several other auctions in which the stakes may not be so high, but the design issues perhaps somewhat more complex. JEL classification: D44; L96 Keywords: Auctions; Telecommunications; Game theory; UMTS

Details

ISSN :
00142921
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
European Economic Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.87461165