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The Rise of Ecosystem Theories

31 October 2023, 5:30 pm–7:45 pm

The Ecosystem of Harms Theory. speakers

Where are we after Microsoft/Activision and Booking/etraveli? A panel discussion

Event Information

Open to

All

Organiser

UCL Laws Events

Location

Denys Holland Lecture Theatre, UCL Laws
Bentham House, Endsleigh Gardens
London
WC1H 0EG

About this talk

The “ecosystem theory of harm” was a major focus of the CMA’s investigation of Microsoft/Activision, which has just been approved with revised undertakings. The EC recently blocked Bookings/eTraveli on “ecosystem” grounds. And beyond mergers, new antitrust complaints (Amazon) have a strong “ecosystem” flavour.  How does one articulate such a theory, and what should be the standard of proof?  What economic work do we need to make it more durable? 

A discussion chaired by Professor Ioannis Lianos (President, Hellenic Competition Commission, and UCL Laws), with

  • The Hon. Mr Justice Marcus Smith (President, Competition Appeals Tribunal)
  • Cristina Caffarra (UCL and CEPR RPN Associate Fellow)
  • Daniel Beard KC (Monckton Chambers)
  • Mike Walker (Chief Economist, CMA)
  • Joost Rietveld (UCL School of Management)
  • Marco Ramondino (DG Competition)
  • Jenine Hulsmann (Weil)
  • Christos Malamataris (Latham & Watkins)
  • Michael Jacobides (London Business School)

Watch the recording

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