The global push to open closed digital ecosystems has reached a critical juncture in Latin America. In this episode, we unpack the landmark Stop Agreement between Apple and Brazilian regulators.
We analyze the competing economic theories at play: the regulator’s “ecosystem” theory of harm versus the tech giant’s defense against “free riding” on proprietary hardware. We also discuss the practical implications of the new fee structures for developers, the battle over “Proximity Pix,” and why international administrative regulators are succeeding where traditional U.S. courts have historically moved slowly.
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Apple, Brazil, and the Economics of Platform Control
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Introduction — Why Brazil Matters for Antitrust Economics
