When Platform Design Replaces Price Competition: Apple, Amazon, and the Economics of the E-Books Case

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Feb 18, 2026

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In 2010, Apple made a strategic entry into the e-books market, positioning itself as a competitor to Amazon’s expanding influence. Apple aimed to introduce competition, enhance consumer choice, and foster innovation in a sector that many publishers felt Amazon was quietly dominating.

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