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    The Determinants of Prices in the FCC’s 700 MHz Spectrum Auction

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    Authors
    Madden, Gary
    Bohlin, E.
    Kraipornsak, P.
    Tran, Thien
    Date
    2014
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Madden, G. and Bohlin, E. and Kraipornsak, P. and Tran, T. 2014. The Determinants of Prices in the FCC’s 700 MHz Spectrum Auction. Applied Economics. 46 (17): pp. 1953-1960.
    Source Title
    Applied Economics
    DOI
    10.1080/00036846.2014.889807
    ISSN
    0003-6846
    School
    School of Economics and Finance
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/25169
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    This article examines the prices paid for 700 MHz licenses in recent Federal Communications Commission auctions. Econometric modelling confirms the presence of economies of scale and scope in wireless spectrum valuations. That is, higher prices are recorded for areas with large populations, whilst lower prices are realized for geographically large areas. Also, smaller geographic license areas appear to meet bidders’ demand more effectively, and licenses in areas with high incomes are sold at higher prices. Not surprisingly, more strict deployment requirements and the presence of harmful technical interference reduce prices. Also, paired spectrum receives higher prices than unpaired spectrum. Interestingly, high minimum opening bids and upfront deposits are associated with higher prices. Finally, competitive bidding places upward pressure on prices.

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