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Common Value Auctions with Voluntary Entry

In a lab experiment, we assess the role of voluntary entry on the incidence of severe overbidding and bankruptcies, which are widespread in common value auctions. We show that voluntary entry amplifies overbidding and reduces auction profits. Less experienced, male and more risk averse subjects tend to enter the common value auctions.