2500035 – Digital Markets and Market Design
Online Markets determine our everyday lives. At the same time rapid technological advancements quickly change the landscape of online markets posing challenges for market design and consumer protection. In this course we apply theoretical economic models in the area of digital markets in order to make sense of current developments. Topics include consumer search, algorithmic pricing, recommender systems and steering, and price discrimination. We also discuss the potential effects of current policies like the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act on market outcomes.