Economic policy for digital attention intermediaries

Peitz, Martin

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URL:	https://madoc.bib.uni-mannheim.de/57095
URN:	urn:nbn:de:bsz:180-madoc-570959
Document Type:	Working paper
Year of publication:	2020
The title of a journal, publication series:	ZEW Discussion Papers
Volume:	20-035
Place of publication:	Mannheim
Publication language:	English
Institution:	School of Law and Economics > VWL, Industrieökonomik, Wettbewerbspolitik u. Regulierung (Peitz 2007-) Sonstige Einrichtungen > ZEW - Leibniz-Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung
MADOC publication series:	Veröffentlichungen des ZEW (Leibniz-Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung) > ZEW Discussion Papers
Subject:	330 Economics
Keywords (English):	Attention intermediaries , platforms , market power , regulation , digital markets
Abstract:	This report provides an overview on the economics of attention intermediaries. It addresses the following questions: What are the economics of attention intermediaries? For competition policy, how should markets be defined and market power of attention intermediaries be assessed? What theories of harm in merger control and abuse of dominance possibly apply to attention intermediaries? The report also touches on consumer protection policies and other regulatory issues.