Part of the UNO Economics Seminar Series. This research seminar runs from 3PM-4PM. Appetizers at Inner Rail afterwards.About this Event
Abstract:
Many economic forces have led to the creation of the dominant digital platforms, including Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Apple (GAMMA). These have created challenges for regulating big tech, considering the economic, political, and social factors involved. In the economic sphere, the reinforcing effects of networks and big data give GAMMA an advantage over new entrants and smaller players. The rise of these players has coincided with a period of decline in US antitrust enforcement and regulation, beginning in the 1980s, though it has occasionally been interrupted by brief moments of resurgence. Other policy issues related to digital platforms have grown in economic and social importance in recent years, such as artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and online gambling. Together with social media, they are rapidly transforming America and the world.
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Seminar
Host: Ian MacInnes
🕑: 04:30 PM
Appetizers and discussion at Inner Rail
Host: Economics Department
Info: To further the goal of having a social discussion, the Department will buy the first round of appetizers at Inner Rail at 4:30PM
Event Venue
6708 Pine St room 117, 6708 Pine Street, Omaha, United States
USD 0.00
