Algorithmic Antitrust

Algorithmic Antitrust

Cento Veljanovski

Case Associates; Institute of Economic Affairs

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of recent developments in algorithmic antitrust, and the economics and legal issues raised in the areas of abuse of dominance, algorithmic pricing and collusion, and mergers and acquisition. The general theme is that while much has been made of the possible anticompetitive effects of the large digital platforms there is little hard evidence to support the core premises of the current ‘tech lash’.