Big Tech and Antitrust - Rethinking Competition Policy for the Digital Era

This course explores the economic, political, and social effects of corporate concentration in the digital era, focusing on Big Tech firms. Participants will analyze the justification for broad integration, the impact of digital monopolies, and the need to rethink antitrust guidelines. The course covers topics such as platform privilege, innovation, antitrust tools, data as an asset, regulatory capture, and consumer data. The teaching method involves panel discussions with experts in economics, law, and technology. This course is intended for policymakers, regulators, legal professionals, economists, and anyone interested in competition policy and antitrust issues in the tech industry.