In this paper we analyse scoring auctions with general non-quasilinear scoring rules. We assume that cost function of each firm is additively separable in quality and type. In sharp contrast to the recent results in the literature we show the following. (i) Equilibria in scoring auctions can be...

This paper explores the reluctance of men (women) to acknowledge or recognise the work, comments, and claims of new ideas by other men (women) via widespread and intense demonstrations of indifference. Instances like desk rejections by journals by not allowing papers to reach a review stage,...

The paper analyses the impact of incompetence and corruption in procurement auctions. The government plans to build a public good of a certain quality. To implement this plan the government conducts a procurement auction where a firm that quotes the lowest bid wins the contract (subject to the...