Learning about the Future and Dynamic Efficiency.

The conditions under which an efficient allocation of resources can be achieved in a dynamic private-values setting where the designer gradually learns about the distribution of agents' values are examined. It is demonstrated that the dynamic efficient assignment can always be achieved, providing a...

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Publicado en:American Economic Review Vol. 99; no. 4; pp. 1576 - 1588
Autores principales: Gershkov, Alex, Moldovanu, Benny
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: American Economic Association September 2009
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Sumario:The conditions under which an efficient allocation of resources can be achieved in a dynamic private-values setting where the designer gradually learns about the distribution of agents' values are examined. It is demonstrated that the dynamic efficient assignment can always be achieved, providing all payments can be delayed until the conclusion of the entire allocation process.