Book Review of Advanced Introduction to Platform Economics

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https://doi.org/10.17231/comsoc.39(2021).3175

Abstract

The book Advanced Introduction to Platform Economics is a useful contribution to the understanding of digital platforms, a remarkable phenomenon in contemporary societies. With a compact proposal in terms of size, but comprehensive in its scope and in the deepening of the topics, the book competes for a recurring debate on the necessary regulation of these platforms. While they contribute positively to society, by informing, educating and entertaining a wide section of the population, it is also certain that there are many harms associated with their activity...

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Published

2021-06-30

How to Cite

Silva, E. C. e . (2021). Book Review of Advanced Introduction to Platform Economics. Comunicação E Sociedade, 39, 311–315. https://doi.org/10.17231/comsoc.39(2021).3175