Giulietti, Monica, Otero, Jesus and Waterson, Michael (2010) Pricing behaviour under competition in the UK electricity supply industry. Oxford Economic Papers, Vol.62 (No.3). pp. 478-503. doi:10.1093/oep/gpp029

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Abstract

This paper investigates the evolution of electricity prices for domestic customers in the UK following the introduction of competition. The empirical analysis is based on a panel data set containing detailed information about electricity supply prices over the period 1999 to 2006. The analysis examines the pricing patterns and draws inferences concerning the benefits of incumbency and the gains from search. The econometric analysis of persistence and price dispersion provides rather limited support for the view that the market is becoming more competitive and also indicates that there remain significant potential benefits to consumers from searching alternative suppliers.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Economics
Journal or Publication Title:	Oxford Economic Papers
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
ISSN:	0030-7653
Official Date:	July 2010
Dates:	Date Event July 2010 Published
Volume:	Vol.62
Number:	No.3
Number of Pages:	26
Page Range:	pp. 478-503
DOI:	10.1093/oep/gpp029
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Funder:	Economic and Social Research Council (Great Britain) (ESRC), Leverhulme Trust
Grant number:	RES-000-22–1686, F215/AX

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