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Statistical theory of the continuous double auction

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Most modern financial markets use a continuous double auction mechanism to store and match orders and facilitate trading. In this paper we develop a microscopic dynamical statistical model for the continuous double auction under the assumption of IID random order flow, and analyse it using simulation, dimensional analysis, and theoretical tools based on mean field approximations. The model makes testable predictions for basic properties of markets, such as price volatility, the depth of...

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
MPLS
Department:
Mathematical Institute
Role:
Author
Journal:
Quantitative Finance More from this journal
Volume:
3
Issue:
6
Pages:
481-514
Publication date:
2003-01-01
Pubs id:
pubs:387713
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uuid:d7a943a3-8075-43bb-b09a-cb436dd40460
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pubs:387713
Source identifiers:
387713
Deposit date:
2013-11-16

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