Don't shackle digital giants - The Hindu BusinessLine
Don’t shackle digital giants They generate ‘network effects’ for the economy Globally, regulators have been expressing concerns regarding digital platforms. One concern is the size of these platforms, as they can influence the daily lives of people and may even harm consumers. In some cases, the allegation is that the platforms give undue preference to their own products and services — the so-called “self-preferencing” claim. What is missing in these criticisms is that each factor also has a positive side and it is for regulators to undertake a careful case-by-case analysis. An i...
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