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Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Digital Platforms, and Competition Policies in Asia

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  • Izumi, Atsuko

    (UTEcon)

  • Sawada , Yasuyuki

    (University of Tokyo)

  • Watanabe, Yasutora

    (UTEcon)

  • Elhan-Kayalar, Yesim

    (Asian Development Bank)

Abstract

In this paper, we review the overall micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise landscape in Asia, including the challenges and constraints faced by enterprises in physical (offline) and online markets. We then explore the unique circumstances and externalities that arise due to the special characteristics of platforms and how they impact merchants and other platform users. Our findings suggest that the unique features of platforms, and the two-sided market structure they foster, require a bespoke policy approach from competition authorities and policymakers.

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  • Izumi, Atsuko & Sawada , Yasuyuki & Watanabe, Yasutora & Elhan-Kayalar, Yesim, 2023. "Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Digital Platforms, and Competition Policies in Asia," ADB Economics Working Paper Series 704, Asian Development Bank.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:adbewp:0704
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    Keywords

    competition policy; two-sided market; platforms; MSMEs;
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    JEL classification:

    • K21 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law - - - Antitrust Law
    • L41 - Industrial Organization - - Antitrust Issues and Policies - - - Monopolization; Horizontal Anticompetitive Practices
    • L44 - Industrial Organization - - Antitrust Issues and Policies - - - Antitrust Policy and Public Enterprise, Nonprofit Institutions, and Professional Organizations

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