Platform power: monopolisation and financialisation in the era of big tech

Author:

Li Zhongjin1ORCID,Qi Hao23ORCID

Affiliation:

1. Department of Economics, University of Missouri - Kansas City

2. School of Economics, Renmin University of China

3. National Research Center for Political Economy of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, Renmin University of China

Abstract

Abstract This paper addresses the questions of corporate power represented by digital platforms. We undertake a conceptual analysis of platform power so that it can provide an explanation of key motivations and behaviours for monopolisation in the platform economy. We argue that there emerges a hierarchical power structure in which platform companies relentlessly pursue power over users, and small platforms increasingly depend on big tech and financial capital. Drawing theoretical insights from the monopoly capital school and empirical evidence from platform companies in China, this paper further explores the macroeconomic implications of platform monopolisation and financialisation. It is demonstrated that the hierarchical power structure in the platform economy may increase income inequality, exacerbate overcapacity and generate financial instability.

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Subject

Economics and Econometrics

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