Question

A landlord is renting out an apartment and has three prospective tenants. The first tenant is willing to pay $1200/month, the second tenant is willing to pay $3000/month, and the third tenant is willing to pay $2000/month. Each potential tenant knows the valuations of the other tenants. Of the following methods of renting the apartment, which would generate the greatest revenue?
a. A sealed first-price auction
b. A sealed second-price (Vickrey) auction
c. A fixed price of $1900/month
d. A fixed price of $2200/month

Answer 1

Answer:

d. A fixed price of $2200/month.

Explanation:

A landlord is an owner of the house or property which is rented to a person called Tenant on lease or rent. The landlord in the question is renting an apartment. He has 3 Potential Tenants who are willing to rent his property. The greatest revenue will be generated if the apartment is rent out to the second tenant who is willing to pay $3000 per month. The revenue of the landlord will maximize if he uses option D to rent out his apartment. A fixed price of $2200 will generate greatest revenue.