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Gatekeeping the Ecosystem
Description
In this episode, we dive deep into the economic implications of Apple’s platform governance. While traditional antitrust focuses on price hikes, the digital era introduces new complexities: how a platform operator can influence downstream competition by controlling access to users.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
* Governance as Conduct: We discuss why Apple isn’t just a competitor but a regulator that determines which developers gain access to the market and under what conditions.
* The Conflict of Interest: Examining the tension that arises when Apple operates its services (like Music, Video, and Cloud storage) while simultaneously controlling the platform where its rivals must live.
* Innovation vs. Control: Does current platform governance slow down innovation or reduce consumer alternatives?
* The Bigger Picture: Why this litigation is relevant for the future of all digital ecosystems and the rules governing how competitors transact with users.
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