198865 VU Aspects of Digitalisation: Digital Markets
summer semester 2023 | Last update: 08.03.2023 | Place course on memo listDipl.-Math. Dr. Karolina Lena Johanna Vocke, PhD Dipl.-Math. Dr. Karolina Lena Johanna Vocke, PhD, +43 512 507 71030
Students will be introduced to basic concepts of network economics and algorithmic market design and learn to assess the economic consequences of landmark business models for digital markets. Emphasis will be given to the design of search engines and exchange platforms, and the relationship between design, market power, efficiency, and justice in the digital economy.
The course provides an introduction to the economics of landmark business models in digital markets. A discussion of basic concepts of network economics and algorithmic market design will allow for a critical assessment of search engines and platforms for the exchange of commodities and (social) media content. A specific emphasis will be given to past, present, and potentially future policy responses to market power, innovativeness, and justice in digital markets.
The course will consist of lectures and assignments with feedback during online-discussions (chats and live-sessions).
Regular take-home assignments and online tests.
Easley, D. and J. Kleinberg, Networks, Crowds, and Markets, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2010.
Belleflamme, P. and M. Peitz, The Economics of Platforms, Cambridge University Press,
forthcoming.
Both sources and further readings will be provided on OLaT.
This course is provided within VU Digital Markets in Bachelor's Programme Management and Economics (which also includes the course schedule).
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Click here to see the course schedule: 432.065
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The acceptance procedure is based on prioritised randomisation. Students advanced in completion of the Digital Science minor get precedence.
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