The Bid Reset: An Economist's Guide to the Cost of Winning

Book 22 in T. Rose's Qualogic Learning Reset series — a 12-page economist's guide to knowing when winning a bidding war actually means you paid too much.

This guide covers the winner's curse — from oil-lease auctions to overheated housing markets — and how to bid without falling into it.

Inside, you'll learn:

• Why winning is bad news in common-value auctions, and the roots of bid-shading and deal fever
• Where it shows up today — grounded in Redfin data showing 57.6% of Newark, NJ homes sold above asking in a hyper-competitive 2026 market, plus sports free agency and freelance bidding
• How to bid without the curse — independent valuation, a written ceiling, and treating an easy win as a red flag

Includes the 7-Day Bid Reset action plan. Instant PDF download, 12 pages.