= Combinatorial auction
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A combinatorial auction is a type of auction where bidders can place bids on combinations of items, rather than just individual items. This contrasts with traditional auctions, where bidders typically bid on single items. Combinatorial auctions are particularly useful in scenarios where the value of a set of items is greater than the sum of the values of the individual items, a phenomenon known as synergies or complementarity.
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