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This paper analyzes platform-mediated competition in two-sided markets, focusing on how platforms control interactions and the implications of within-side externalities among competing firms. It develops a mechanism-design model to characterize optimal matching mechanisms and examines the effects of market structure changes, such as vertical integration and information acquisition. The findings reveal that platforms can influence competition and welfare outcomes significantly, highlighting the importance of
- Author
- Helena Barros
- Language
- EN