Platform markets (B05)

• Subject Area: Economic Policy, Applied Economics
• Term: since 2018
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 326731373

Digital platforms such as Amazon, Apple, Facebook und Google attract considerable attention from competition authorities and the general public. In this project, we investigate how business models, limited information, and learning by market participants affect outcomes and social welfare in platform markets. We obtain novel insights based on theoretical models and provide guidance to legislatures, courts, and regulatory authorities.

• DFG Programme: CRC/Transregios
• Subproject of: TRR 224: Economic Perspectives on Societal Challenges: Equality of Opportunity, Market Regulation, and Financial Stability
• Applicant Institution: Universität Mannheim
• Project Heads: Dr. Jens-Uwe Franck, until 12/2021; Professor Dr. Martin Peitz; Professor Dr. Sven Rady