| Autor: |
Ergen, Timur, Antonucci, Lorenza, Arslan, Melike, Singal, Suvina, Harracá, Martín, Lehdonvirta, Vili |
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Socio-Economic Review; Oct2024, Vol. 22 Issue 4, p2025-2038, 14p |
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The article discusses Vili Lehdonvirta's book "Cloud Empires," which explores the role of digital platforms in shaping economic and social structures. Lehdonvirta argues that digital firms act as private providers of institutional foundations, resembling states in their governance functions. The book highlights the power dynamics between platforms and users, advocating for democratizing platforms to address inequalities. It also critiques antitrust regulations, suggesting alternative policies to empower platform users. The article praises the book's innovative approach to understanding platform power and its potential implications for future research and policy-making. [Extracted from the article] |
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Complementary Index |
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