An Optimal Multi-Unit Combinatorial Procurement Auction with Single Minded Bidders
Computer Science and Game Theory
2010-04-27 v3
Abstract
The current art in optimal combinatorial auctions is limited to handling the case of single units of multiple items, with each bidder bidding on exactly one bundle (single minded bidders). This paper extends the current art by proposing an optimal auction for procuring multiple units of multiple items when the bidders are single minded. The auction minimizes the cost of procurement while satisfying Bayesian incentive compatibility and interim individual rationality. Under appropriate regularity conditions, this optimal auction also satisfies dominant strategy incentive compatibility.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0902.0524,
title = {An Optimal Multi-Unit Combinatorial Procurement Auction with Single Minded Bidders},
author = {Sujit Gujar and Y Narahari},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0902.0524},
year = {2010}
}
Comments
8 Pages, Managing Complexity in Distributed World, MCDES 2008: IISc Centenary Conference of Division of Electrical Sciences Added 2 references in newer version