We survey the economics literature on media as it applies to the Internet. The Internet is an important driver behind … media convergence and connects information and communication technologies. While new Internet media share some properties …-tuned tailoring and targeting of ads based on individual user characteristics are common features on many Internet media and social …

implications for competition policy. Three important Internet markets are analyzed in more detail: search engines, online auction … use our theoretical insights to examine whether leading Internet platforms have non-temporary market power. Based on this …

; Internet ; Privacy ; Natural experiment …

broadband policy increased overall Internet and broadband take-up among private households. …

The Internet has become an integral part of the everyday life of households, firms and governments. Its proper … Internet depends on its openness and the confidence of users. Designing policies that protect society while allowing for … Internet’s great economic potential to be fulfilled, is a difficult task. This paper investigates this challenge and takes …

internet search frequency in China that reflects the country's piracy levels. We find that piracy behaviors are countercyclical …