The Rise of Ecosystem Theories
31 October 2023, 5:30 pm–7:45 pm
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Where are we after Microsoft/Activision and Booking/etraveli? A panel discussion
Event Information
Open to
- All
Organiser
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UCL Laws Events
Location
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Denys Holland Lecture Theatre, UCL LawsBentham House, Endsleigh GardensLondonWC1H 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)