Stationary equilibria in bargaining with externalities

B-Tier
Journal: Games and Economic Behavior
Year: 2009
Volume: 65
Issue: 2
Pages: 318-338

Authors (2)

Björnerstedt, Jonas (not in RePEc) Westermark, Andreas (Sveriges Riksbank)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper studies infinite-horizon bargaining between a seller and multiple buyers when externalities are present. We extend the analysis in Jehiel and Moldovanu by allowing for both pure and mixed equilibria [Jehiel, P., Moldovanu, B., 1995a. Cyclical delay in bargaining with externalities. Rev. Econ. Stud. 62, 619-637]. A characterization of the stationary subgame perfect equilibria in generic games is presented. Equilibria with delay exist only for strong positive externalities. Since each buyer receives a positive payoff when the seller makes an agreement with some other buyer, positive externalities induce a war of attrition between buyers.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:gamebe:v:65:y:2009:i:2:p:318-338
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-29