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This lecture provides an in-depth exploration of optimal auctions, focusing on their design, mechanisms, and the roles of risk and efficiency. It begins by defining core concepts such as revenue equivalence and outlining assumptions needed for analysis. Participants will compare auction types, evaluate revenue strategies, and consider the impact of risk aversion on bidding behaviors. Alternative designs like Sad Loser and Santa Claus mechanisms are examined for efficiency and fairness. The...