This paper uses a novel empirical approach to assess if the development of online platforms affects the productivity of … stimulates labour reallocation towards more productive firms in these industries. This may notably reflect that platforms’ user … between providers. The effects depend on platform type. “Aggregator” platforms that connect incumbent service providers to …

With the rapid development of information and communication technologies, various online shopping platforms have … attract sellers. To estimate the economic value of free platforms for sellers, we try to estimate the willingness to pay (WTP …