The Economics of Platforms - Concepts and Strategy (Broché)

"This is a promising textbook for anyone eager to understand platforms as a business model and an economic concept. The book's systematic review of platform theories — in a wonderful mix of digestible algebra, intuitive explanation, and real world cases — is very much needed, especially when the public discussion about platforms is riddled with anecdotes and speculations. I cannot wait for the second book in this series, which will focus more on the concurrent policy debates about platforms.
Both books have the potential to become a "go-to" reference for platform economics, and to hopefully foster a deeper, healthier, and more comprehensive discussion about platform-related policies." Ginger Zhe Jin, University of Maryland. "This is the book many have been waiting for. A book that takes two decades of new research into platform economics and synthesizes them for students and researchers.
It will itself be the platform for others to build upon." Joshua Gans, University of Toronto. "It's hard to imagine our lives without platforms. We use them in virtually all areas of our daily lives, both privately and professionally : for our social contacts and to inform ourselves, to buy books, clothes and tools, to listen to music and watch movies, to sell old furniture, rent rides, housing opportunities and much more.
The influence of the large platforms in particular has become so dominant that they are increasingly coming under the scrutiny of competition authorities, with major competition proceedings looming on the horizon. Belleflamme and Peitz's book could not have been published at a better time. Suitable for more and less technically interested readers alike, the book offers a helpful introduction to the not always easy subject matter.
I expect it to become an invaluable companion for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the years to come." Monika Schnitzer, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.