
Three Eras of Facebook (and the Internet), The Problems with FTC v. Meta, The Realities of Perfect Competition
Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson
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Navigating Ad Dynamics and Tech Regulation
This chapter explores the intricacies of advertising prices on platforms like Facebook and Google, emphasizing the influence of supply and demand instead of monopolistic control. The discussion extends to the complexities of competition in the online marketplace, highlighting the dual challenges of product quality decline and the pressures of regulation in a fast-evolving digital environment. It reflects on the contrasting approaches to technology use in different countries and the need for a balanced regulatory framework to address the societal implications of unregulated innovation.
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