Economics of Multisided Platforms - 2nd Trimester 2018/2019

3.5 ECTs / Trimester-Long Course / English

This course on multisided platforms aims to provide:
• A comprehensive explanation of the multisided platform business model, focusing on entry and growth strategies, pricing and the strategic interaction within their ecosystems.
• An analysis of the impact of multisided platforms in traditional businesses as telecommunications, media, banking and retail.
• An analysis of the constraints that the current EU regulatory framework, on antitrust, safety and security, impose on platforms pricing and investment strategies.

Prerequisites: Yes (see syllabus)