This paper considers options for the UK Government's intended White Paper on online harms and safety. The report, which was funded by Sky, suggests that legislation should establish a framework for oversight and accountability of online platforms' handling of harmful and illegal content. Bunting...

When a company is looking for a business partner, or an individual is looking for a life partner, compatibility is an important consideration, without which a match can be ineffective. Online matching platforms are a useful resource in such situations, and can mitigate compatibility concerns by...

This report provides an overview of the relevant economic research literature on platforms or multi-sided online markets. It discusses platforms from a regulatory policy angle, including potential market failures in platforms, the extent of self-regulation and possible regulatory responses...