Google's chief economist emphasizes the importance of scale and data

Google's chief economist, Hal Varian, was questioned about internal emails highlighting the significance of scale and data. The Department of Justice (DOJ) presented arguments opposing Varian's claim that data is not everything in the search market. The DOJ also introduced the concept of defaults, asserting that defaults matter significantly and that Google pays large sums to secure default positions. The trial has raised questions about the influence of defaults and the impact of Google's deals on competition.