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Speakers: ICREA Research Professors Jan Eeckhout and Massimo Motta, both from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)
When: 26th of April 2022, 18:00h
Where: Zoom & Auditorium FCRi, Passeig de Lluís Companys, 23, 08010 Barcelona
Abstract:
Since 1980, we have experienced a sharp and steady rise in market power by dominant firms which sell at very high prices and which earn exceptionally high profits. This has far-reaching implications on the economy and society: wages have stagnated and business dynamism has declined. In this colloquium, we try to shed light on the causes and consequences. We focus on the role of digital technology and discuss policy responses in order to restore competitive markets.
The ICREA colloquia are a great way to learn about remote fields of research from our best experts. We usually have two speakers, who offer their opinions on the same subject from different angles. They are open to all ICREAs and their guests.
