Google, Facebook, Amazon, eBay: Is the Internet driving competition or market monopolization?

被引：5

作者：

Haucap J. ^{[1
]}

Heimeshoff U. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE), Heinrich-Heine-University of Düsseldorf, D-40225 Düsseldorf

来源：

International Economics and Economic Policy | 2014年 / 11卷 / 1-2期

关键词：

Antitrust; Digital economy; E-commerce; Online markets; Two-sided markets;

D O I：

10.1007/s10368-013-0247-6

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摘要：

This paper discusses the general characteristics of online markets from a competition theory perspective and the implications for competition policy. Three important Internet markets are analyzed in more detail: search engines, online auction platforms, and social networks. Given the high level of market concentration and the development of competition over time, we use our theoretical insights to examine whether (a) leading Internet platforms have non-temporary market power and, based on this analysis, (b) whether any specific market regulation beyond general competition law rules is warranted in these three online markets. © 2013 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.

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页码：49 / 61

页数：12

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