In this episode, we dive deep into the economic implications of Apple’s platform governance. While traditional antitrust focuses on price hikes, the digital era introduces new complexities: how a platform operator can influence downstream competition by controlling access to users.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
Governance as Conduct: We discuss why Apple isn’t just a competitor but a regulator that determines which developers gain access to the market and under what conditions.
The Conflict of Interest: Examining the tension that arises when Apple operates its services (like Music, Video, and Cloud storage) while simultaneously controlling the platform where its rivals must live.
Innovation vs. Control: Does current platform governance slow down innovation or reduce consumer alternatives?
The Bigger Picture: Why this litigation is relevant for the future of all digital ecosystems and the rules governing how competitors transact with users.
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