Auctions and Bidding on the Internet: An Assessment
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Electronic commerce (EC) activities are growing rapidly on the Internet. One area that receives little publicity is that of auctions and bidding. However, these interrelated activities can become a major EC factor due to the creation of special online brokering services as well as electronic auctions and bids offered directly by private and public organizations. This paper provides a discussion of the benefits and a description of the goods and serv-
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Electronic Markets
دوره 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1997