
Competition in a digital economy is a new frontier. Featuring regular cut-through interviews with leading thinkers, movers and shakers, Competition Lore is a podcast series that engages us all in a debate about the transformative potential and risks of digitalised competition. Join Caron Beaton-Wells, Professor in Competition Law at the University of Melbourne, to tackle what it means to participa... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 41 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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If we regulate to protect privacy, do we risk competition? If we regulate to strengthen competition, do we risk innovation? If we regulate to exclude harmful content, do we risk free speech?
Over-simplified perhaps, but these are in essence some of... more
Across developing countries, connectivity through internet access and use, particularly on mobile devices, has vastly improved over the last decade. In large part this is due to the efforts of Big Tech and their strategies of reaching “the next billi... more
There wouldn’t be too many more prized, and pressured, jobs than as Chief Economist at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition, and particularly in recent years when DG Comp has been at the vanguard of developments in antitrust ... more
Much of the antitrust discourse nowadays is about personal data and the implications of concentrated digital markets for our privacy. But, in focussing on data, have we been missing the wood for the trees? Are we in fact trading our scarce and prec... more
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has completed its ground-breaking inquiry into digital platforms. What distinguishes this inquiry from many others is its broad holistic approach to competition, consumer, unfair trading, privacy and... more
The pervasiveness of platforms in our societies is hard to ignore. It has wide ranging effects on and implications for our economic, social and cultural practices and lives. Some focus on the dominance of digital platforms as a failing of antitrust ... more
The George Stigler Centre at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business has been undertaking a wide ranging study of digital platforms. One aspect of the study has a focus on market structures in digital platform markets and the antitrust imp... more
Between them GAFA have made more than 400 acquisitions over just the last 10 years. With the benefit of hindsight, many of these acquisitions have been portrayed as strategic or killer acquisitions, designed to snuff out potential or emergent competi... more
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I think this was a very interesting episode. I believe criticism is very important and there were some valid points raised.
None the less I am confused about some statements made such as: fairness shouldn’t be an assessment standard when adjudicating cases as is it too subject (if i understood it correctly). This argument could be used in any legal decision then? Should a criminal law court not be thriving for fairness as the offender may consider it unfair from his very own perspect... more
Whether you’re an antitrust practitioner or just interested in competition you need to listen as Caron takes on the big issues of big tech in a way all can appreciate.
Terrific podcast to help us understand the implications of technology-driven economy for consumers and society. Great interviews, and worth subscribing.
Informative, engaging and entertaining series. Unique in its offering bringing together some of the world’s leading antitrust thinkers to discuss cutting edge issues. Highly recommended for antitrust practitioners and students and for anyone with a general interest in the area.
This series stands out in its intellectual rigour, clarity of expression and profound insights into what's now and what's to come in the field of competition law.
Enlightening series which offers valuable insights into the business models of the big data companies, multi sided platforms, the value of our data, privacy and the competition challenges flowing from the digital economy. Globally renowned speakers and engaging host. A must listen if you want to understand more about the digital economy.
Timely and inspired. Who thought Compeition Regulation was dry - not here.
As soon as I discovered Competition Lore I was hooked. Caron Beaton-Wells is featuring a veritable global who’s who in her interviews, each delivering brilliant and accessible insights. I’m not in the antitrust arena save as a citizen, but this series says to me that every thinking person should dip into Competition Lore to learn more one the major issues of our times.
I found the Competition Lore podcast to be highly informative and pitched at a level to be engaging for both the interested lay person and the expert. Well worth listening in!
This is an engaging, well-researched and educational podcast that is eye-opening. It's a must listen if you want to find out more about the real impact of the digital economy and it's got great production too.
What I've learned about digital platforms in Competition Lore is a little concerning, but I'm so glad I know now! Great podcast!
Competition Lore is the new rendez-vous for competition specialists and, in fact, everyone interested in understanding how markets function. The dialogues are very constructive, the host is among the most knowledgeable academics you can think of and it’s super well produced. Long life to Competition Lore.
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