General Equilibrium Analysis of Electricity Market Liberalization in Singapore: A Comparative Study

Fenglong Xiao
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Fenglong Xiao: Boston University, USA

Theoretical and Applied Economics, 2011, vol. XVIII(2011), issue 12(565), 107-114

Abstract: The liberalization in electricity market in Singapore has being undertaken for more than 15 years. This paper evaluates the influence of competition policies by computable general equilibrium (CGE) model. Instead of the direct measurement of the impact of competition policy, the benefit of liberalization is reflected by the simulation of a hypothetical regulatory condition. Comparing to the regulatory scenario, simulation result implies the current liberalization raises GDP and exchange rate significantly, but also leaves the tradeoff between higher national income and lower consumer welfare to government. If such choice of economic policy is necessary for political demand, a formal legal framework is required to enforce the restoration of the economy from regulatory restrictions.

Keywords: electricity market; general equilibrium; liberalization; Singapore. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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