Regulating Digital Markets: The European Approach

The book explores the challenges of transitioning from the old network industries to the new digital ecosystem, highlighting the evolution of the digital economy, global digital platforms, and interactions between them. It proposes insights about why public rules are needed and suggests what kind of rules could be more effective, fair, and efficient. The book is organized into two parts: The Evolution of Digital Markets and Digital Rights and Regulating Big Techs' Impact on Market and Society. It has a clear focus on EU law and policy, highlighting the need for continued development of European digital policy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 197 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the complex challenges and transformative shifts that regulators and policymakers have encountered as they navigate the transition from the traditional network industries to the emerging digital ecosystem. It offers a concise yet comprehensive account of the evolution of the digital economy, its key players, including global digital platforms, and the intricate web of interactions, interdependencies, and trade-offs that characterize this dynamic realm.

The book begins with an introductory chapter that provides a broad conceptual and thematic framework for the subsequent analysis. This chapter serves as both a primer for the reader and a standalone paper, offering valuable insights into the key topics covered in the book.

The subsequent chapters are organized into two parts: Part I explores the Evolution of Digital Markets and Digital Rights, while Part II focuses on Regulating Big Techs' Impact on Market and Society.

The secondary title, "The European Approach," carries two distinct meanings. Firstly, it emphasizes the book's focus on EU law and policy, recognizing that the economic and institutional issues addressed are global phenomena, albeit with unique characteristics in different regions. Secondly, it highlights the fact that European digital policy is still in its early stages of development and requires further refinement and effectiveness.

This book aims to make a modest yet valuable contribution to the ongoing policy-making process and the broader academic and policy discourse. It seeks to shed light on the complex dynamics of the digital economy, provide insights into the challenges and opportunities it presents, and offer practical recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders seeking to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.

Weight: 421g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030893873
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022