August 23, 2016Published by EPICENTER on August 23, 2016Categories BlogReaping the Benefits of the Sharing EconomyThe sharing, or collaborative, economy is a rapidly rising business model which enables exchanges of goods and services through online marketplaces.
January 18, 2016Published by EPICENTER on January 18, 2016Categories BlogCommissioner Vestager Misunderstands Where the Value of Data LiesEurActiv reports this morning on a speech delivered by Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager at the DLD conference in Munich on Sunday.
December 21, 2015Published by EPICENTER on December 21, 2015Categories Briefings Trade BriefingsUnderstanding online platformsWhile platforms can operate online and offline, the internet has created new opportunities to lower transaction costs by linking users. Recently, there have been calls at EU level for a special regulatory framework for online platforms.