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What is the optimal reserve price for a sealed second-price auction with n bidders and no maximum bid?
That makes sense. Is there any situation where the optimal reserve price might be different?
Yes, there are some situations where the optimal reserve price may differ. For example, if there is a lot of uncertainty about the true value of the item being auctioned, the reserve price may need to be set higher to reduce the risk of the item being sold for less than its true value. Similarly, if there are a lot of bidders with different valuations of the item, the reserve price may need to be set lower to encourage more bidding activity.