Economic Definition of auctions. Defined.
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Term auctions Definition: Formal markets where buyers and sellers come together to negotiate a price. Auctions are commonly held for agricultural commodities, financial instruments, and works of art. The four most common types of auctions are English, Dutch, sealed-bid, and Walrasian tatonnement.
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