Your firm is planning to hold an auction to sell its oil field. What type of auction should you suggest to your boss?

A. English auction
B. Dutch auction
C. Second-price, sealed-bid auction
D. None of the statements is correct.


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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