Seminar Series

2024 - 2025

Speaker: Paul Belleflamme (UC Louvain).

Title: “Competition for prominence”.

joint with Fabrizio Ciotti (UC Louvain) and Leonardo Madio (U of Padua)

Date: Thursday, 17th October at 12h30 (Paris Time).

Abstract: We examine prominence allocation in digital marketplaces, analyzing how default retailer selection affects competition and consumer welfare. We investigate the impact of different fee structures (unit vs. ad valorem) on prominence allocation and market dynamics. Our findings reveal that prominence significantly influences retailer competition, with both positive and negative implications for consumers. The choice of fee structure profoundly affects allocation strategies and competitive landscapes. This research contributes to digital marketplace economics, offering valuable insights to policymakers, marketplace operators, and retailers. 

Here is a link to the speaker’s and the FEELab website:

www.paulbelleflamme.com 

https://sites.google.com/view/feelabtbs/

You are cordially invited to participate in the following seminar of the FEELab, which will take place in Room 321, Lascrosses building.

For more information, please contact: Pierre Mella-Barral p.mella-barral@tbs-education.fr