considered here rests on the view that IT makes the acquisition of knowledge cheaper, which intensifies competition among workers … specialized in knowledge production. Those who lose in such competition end up displaced to occupations with a lower knowledge … inequality. The least skilled do not participate in this competition, as they are not specialized in knowledge production; they …

widely. Ensuring robust competition across the digital value chain is therefore of paramount importance. Internet …, regulatory and strategic barriers further constrain competition. Thus, access regulations will need to be strengthened and …

considered here rests on the view that IT makes the acquisition of knowledge cheaper, which intensifies competition among workers … specialized in knowledge production. Those who lose in such competition end up displaced to occupations with a lower knowledge … inequality. The least skilled do not participate in this competition, as they are not specialized in knowledge production; they …

significantly increases the level of product market competition in services and goods markets. Our result is consistent with the … measures of competition and a range of specification checks …