A comparison of hedonic rating and demand revealing auctions

We compare the inferences about consumer preferences that result from two different measurement techniques, a simplified hedonic rating system and a demand-revealing auction, for three separate groups of products. We find that product rankings are identical under the two measures if overall average ratings and bid prices are considered. At the level of the individual consumer, there are some differences in rankings obtained under the two measurement techniques.

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