Economics Workshop: Competition and Consumer Protection in the Digital Economy

Gain insights from global experts on competition and consumer protection in digital markets.

Melbourne Business School and The University of Melbourne are pleased to invite you to a free workshop on “Competition and Consumer Protection in Digital Economy.”

The workshop will feature leading international experts who will delve into the critical challenges facing digital markets. Highlights include:

• An engaging policy panel discussion on “Manipulation, Market Power, and Mergers in Digital Markets.” The panel will be moderated by Professor David Byrne (University of Melbourne) and will include Professor Anthony Dukes, George Siolis (Partner, RBB Economics), Simone Wong (Principal Economist, ACCC), and Dr. Tiffany Tsai.
• A keynote address, “Fooled by Choice? Marketing, Self-Deception, and Consumer Protection,” delivered by Professor Anthony Dukes of the University of Southern California. Professor Dukes is an expert in marketing and antitrust, specializing in e-commerce and digital platforms.
• A session on “Platform Self-Preferencing and Information Advantages” by Dr. Tiffany Tsai from the National University of Singapore. Dr. Tsai's research focuses on the role of intermediation and information asymmetry in online retailing and digital platforms.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights from academic, regulatory, and industry experts on the pressing issues of competition and consumer rights in the evolving digital landscape. View the complete program here.

Organising committee:

• Andy Wu Lecturer, Department of Economics, The University of Melbourne
• Ping Xiao Associate Professor, Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne
• Yi-Lin Tsai Senior Lecturer, Department of Management and Marketing, The University of Melbourne

Registration is free but required. We encourage you to register early through the link below to secure your place.

The Workshop on Competition and Consumer Protection in the Digital Economy is jointly hosted by the Department of Economics, Melbourne Business School, and the Department of Management and Marketing at the University of Melbourne.