Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2024
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Economics
First Advisor
John Conlon
Second Advisor
Kathryn Kidd
Third Advisor
Kyle Fritz
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis investigates the role of dams in bargaining and analyzes the current conflict between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). Dams are analyzed using a strategic competitive market model. The model demonstrates the asymmetrical power balance between an upstream and downstream state. Ultimately, the model shows that the upstream state can reduce its quantity with relatively less lost potential than the downstream state’s benefits. Thus, upstream- downstream cooperation can generate positive net gains from trade. In the context of Egypt and Ethiopia, bargaining failures are certainly possible. However, a quota could increase the net gains of trade between the two states. The international community can play an essential role in helping Egypt and Ethiopia reach an agreement by incentivizing Ethiopia.
Recommended Citation
Dotson, Madeleine Rachel, "Bargaining on the Nile: Modeling the Impact of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Egyptian and Ethiopian Negotiations" (2024). Honors Theses. 3091.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/3091
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