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David Porter is a Professor and holds the Donna and David Janes Endowed Chair in Experimental Economics at Chapman University. He is affiliated with the Economic Science Institute, Mathematics in the Schmid College of Science and Technology, and Business and Economics in The George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics. His office is located in Wilkinson Hall 105, and he can be reached at (714) 997-6915 or dporter@chapman.edu.
Dr. Porter received his Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University, followed by a Master of Science and Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. His educational background has prepared him for his pioneering work in experimental economics and market design.
Dr. Porter specializes in experimental economics, focusing on market design, auction theory, asset markets, and behavioral finance. He utilizes experimental methods to design, develop, test, and implement new and complex market systems. His research examines price formation in asset markets, including bubbles and the microstructure of asset markets and its effect on price dynamics. He has designed combinatorial markets that enable the efficient trading of packaged commodities and has made significant contributions to understanding information aggregation in markets.
His recent publications show a strong focus on experimental asset markets, auction design, information aggregation, and behavioral aspects of trading. The research demonstrates how communication affects market efficiency, how cognitive abilities influence trading performance, and how market structures impact price formation. His work spans theoretical contributions and practical applications in real-world market design problems.
- Donna and David Janes Endowed Chair in Experimental Economics
Dr. Porter has advised numerous researchers through his collaborative work, as evidenced by his extensive publication record with various co-authors. His research has been supported by projects examining complex market systems, including pollution permit trading, bond portfolio trading, and resource allocation mechanisms. He has worked on significant real-world applications such as the Cassini Resource Exchange for the Saturn mission, the Sears Logistic Auction, the Automated Credit Exchange for pollution permits, and Virginia's NOx emissions credit auction.
Dr. Porter directs research efforts through the Economic Science Institute, where experimental economics research is conducted. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical market applications, creating test environments for complex trading systems before implementation in real-world scenarios.
