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Articles by Benjamin E. Jr.
Alternative Trading Rules in an Experimental Forward Market for a Non-Storable Commodity
Past studies reveal that forward markets reduce prices and mitigate market power. However, these results are conditional on the ability of sellers to leverage arbitrage opportunities in spot (real-time) and forward (period-ahead) markets. To investigate this further, we conducted a laboratory experiment to examine the impact of alternative forward market microstructures on the market for a non-storable commodity (i.e., electricity).
What Matters for Consumer Credit Choice? Evidence from the Philippine Digital Credit Market
Digital credit—short-term, high-interest loans offered via mobile channels—has surged over the past decade, reaching millions in the developing world. However, much like payday loans in developed economies, it remains unclear whether its liquidity benefits outweigh the risks of overindebtedness and financial distress. Using an online discrete choice experiment with digital credit users in the Philippines, we examine how disclosures about price and non-price attributes affect consumer choice.
Uncertainty, Anchoring, and Expectations Formation: Experimental Evidence
The important role of expectations in intertemporal decision making has long been recognized but disagreement among economists on how expectations are formed persists. We conducted an online learning to forecast experiment to determine the impact of uncertainty (in terms of market volatility and number of players) and anchoring (or a non-binding target price band) on the quality of price forecasts.
An Empirical Analysis of the Effect of ICT and E-Government on Financial Inclusion
BSP DP 2024-07 2024 The benefits of financial inclusion on human and economic development are well-documented in the literature. Many countries and organizations have developed financial inclusion policies, and strategies that often include increasing access to ICT platforms and infrastructure. This paper empirically studies the relationship of financial inclusion with ICT and e-government.
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