Full Description
Empirical studies show that the reputation of transaction partners affects the economic outcomes of online auction markets. In four studies, Christopher Schlagel investigates the country-specific effects of reputation and the underlying reasons for these differences.
Contents
Country-Specific Effects of Reputation in Online Auctions; Online Auction Markets, Reputation Effects, and Institutional Frameworks; Comparing Reputation Effects between Countries; The Effects of Buyer Complaint Categories on Auction Outcomes; Uncertainty Avoidance, Third Party Insurance, and Reputation Effects



