This paper discusses the general characteristics of online markets from a competition theory perspective and the … implications for competition policy. Three important Internet markets are analyzed in more detail: search engines, online auction … platforms, and social networks. Given the high level of market concentration and the development of competition over time, we …

, the intensity of local competition and the standard of living. Perception data from the World Economic Forum is used to …This paper explores the relationship between competition policy, experience of the application of competition policy … measure the intensity of local competition. Richer and larger countries in general introduce competition policy earlier than …