Auction markets usually

a. cause a shortage because there is more than one bidder for an item
b. cause a surplus because auctions seldom sell off all the items at the auction
c. fail to clear the market
d. arrive at an equilibrium price within minutes for each item auctioned
e. are unfair and for this reason have been regulated by government

D

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