Algorithmic competition

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14 June 2023 - 15:00-18:00 CET OECD Conference Centre, Paris

What is the role of algorithms on competition and what harms may they pose?

In June 2023 the OECD will hold a roundtable on the topic to look at the role of algorithms on competition and what harms they may pose, with regards to both co-ordinated conduct (such as algorithmic collusion) and unilateral conduct (such as algorithmic exclusionary and exploitative abuses). The discussion will identify the different types of algorithms and present any available information regarding their prevalence. It will also identify potential theories of harm that could result from the use of these algorithms.

Participants will also discuss how competition authorities can investigate these potential algorithmic harms. For example, whether it is feasible for competition authorities to perform an audit or review of an algorithm to identify harm to competition. And if so, whether and to what extent competition authorities should engage in algorithmic auditing. Finally, we will consider whether existing competition law and/or digital regulation are sufficient to address these algorithmic harms.

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Invited speakers

Emilio Calvano Bio
Full Professor, University of Rome and Associate Faculty, Toulouse School of Economics