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Internalizing match-dependent externalities.

Authors :
Lange, Andreas
Ross, Johannes
Source :
Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization. Feb2024, Vol. 218, p356-378. 23p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

External effects can be triggered through trade and depend on the locations of buyers and sellers who are matched. Inspired by electricity markets, we experimentally investigate markets in which net trades between two locations induce social costs. Based on a modified double auction setting, we compare the performance of market platforms that are location-blind with those where information on the location of (potential) trading partners or the level of the externality is given. We demonstrate that locational information is sufficient to reduce the externality. Imposing the full external costs on individual trades leads to maximal price differentiation between locations and further reduces net trades, while welfare improvements are limited. Reasons for not achieving the typically high efficiency of double auctions are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01672681
Volume :
218
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175849170
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2023.12.014