Market Design Inc. (MDI)
"Market Design Inc. offers consulting services in the design of
auction markets. Our principals are academic experts in economic
theory and game theory, and have advised governments and firms
worldwide on setting up electronic markets for telecommunications,
electricity, mineral rights, and 'stranded assets.'" This site
lists members of the firm, and provides downloadable technical
papers and reports. MDI is also involved in designing auction
rules tailored to particular auction sales. Along with Charles
River Associates, they create software which enables clients to
implement their designs. Some projects include spectrum auctions
in Australia, Mexico, Canada, and for the FCC; California Power
Exchange; Standard Offer Service Auction Design and Implementation;
Universal Service Auctions; and designs for New Zealand. They are
also involved in giving strategic advice to bidders in spectrum
auctions; and in spectrum license valuations. However, they do not
advise bidders and sellers in the same auction.
http://www.market-design.com/
