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      Adversarial risk analysis for first-price sealed-bid auctions

      Ejaz, Muhammad
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      Ejaz, M. (2021). Adversarial risk analysis for first-price sealed-bid auctions (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)). The University of Waikato, Hamilton, New Zealand. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10289/14528
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      Abstract
      First-price sealed-bid (FPSB) auctions have mostly been modelled in auction theory using the decision-theoretic and Bayesian game-theoretic approaches. From a practical point of view, each approach has its limitations. To overcome those limitations, Rios Insua et al. (2009) introduced an approach, called adversarial risk analysis (ARA) that provides an optimal solution for one of the intervening agents, based on a decision making problem in hand and treating the intelligent adversaries' decisions as uncertainties. ARA solutions for FPSB auctions have previously been found but only under strong assumptions which make the model somewhat unrealistic.

      In this thesis, we use ARA methodology and model bidders' behaviours in FPSB auctions using more realistic assumptions. First, we model bidders' behaviours by defining a new utility function that considers bidders' wealth which is assumed to be different for each bidder. We consider bidders' wealth since it is a significant determinant of their bidding behaviour in these auctions. Also, we define new risk behaviour parameters that change with the relative change in circumstances of bidders' wealth. In our modelling, we assume that the auctioned item is normal and has a reserve price which is known in advance to each bidder. We find ARA solutions not only for risk-neutral but also for risk-averse as well as risk-seeking bidders. We model these auctions by ARA framework using non-strategic play, level-k thinking, mirror equilibrium (ME) and Bayes Nash equilibrium (BNE) solution concepts. Finding ARA solutions using non-strategic play and level-k thinking, ME and BNE (asymmetric case) solution concepts, we assume two bidders. Whereas, we assume n bidders while finding ARA solutions using BNE symmetric case.

      Second, we use ARA methodology and model bidders' behaviours using the utility function that takes into account bidders' winning and losing regret for the auctioned item. We define new winning and losing regret parameters and a modified utility function in order to take into account the effect of bidders' wealth on their bidding behaviours. Using the modified utility function, we find ARA solutions using non-strategic play and level-k thinking solution concepts assuming n bidders participating in these auctions.

      We give numerical examples to illustrate our methodology.
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      2021
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      Thesis
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      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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      Joshi, Chaitanya
      Joe, Stephen
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      The University of Waikato
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