We model the main arguments of the net neutrality debate in atwo-sided market framework with network congestion sensitive con-tent providers and Internet consumers on each side, respectively. Theplatform is controlled by a monopolistic Internet service provider, whomay choose to sell content...

Wir untersuchen den Einfluss sogenannter Feedbackmechanismen auf die Beteiligung im Web 2.0 Kontext. In einer explorativen Studie wurden zwanzig Studierende bei der Registrierung für ein Vorlesungswiki zufällig, entweder der Experimentalbedingung (Feedback nach jedem Beitrag) oder der...

This book brings together contributions of a distinguished panel of regulators as well as lawyers and economists from both academia and industry to present their insights on the digital convergence phenomenon in the telecommunications industry. The contributions cover a great deal of the...

Auction fever is a multifaceted phenomenon thatis frequently observed in both traditional and Internetauctions. In order to gain a better understanding of itscauses, we develop a conceptual framework to analyzeemotions in auctions, which is based on an exhaustiveliterature review. The framework...

This open access book provides a broad range of insights on market engineering and information management. It covers topics like auctions, stock markets, electricity markets, the sharing economy, information and emotions in markets, smart decision-making in cities and other systems, and...

Soziale Netzwerke, Suchmaschinen und der Online-Handel zeichnen sich auf den ersten Blick dadurch aus, dass hier sehr große Unternehmen den Markt beherrschen. Ob dies aber zu Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen führt, wie digitale Märkte sinnvoll abzugrenzen und wie faire Marktbedingungen herzustellen...