PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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Chapter 15, Problem 18PS
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To discuss: Total receipts from sales.
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To determine: Proceeds if it is a uniform price auction.
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To determine: Whether the investors are more caution on auction price or bidding in discriminatory.
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PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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