IE Business School
Network Externalities, Platform Markets and Sharing
IE Business School

Network Externalities, Platform Markets and Sharing

Carl Kock

Instructor: Carl Kock

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the concept of network externalities

  • Explore the impact of network externalities on market dynamics

  • Analyze real-world examples of network externalities

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August 2024

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2 assignments

Taught in English

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There is 1 module in this course

In this course, we will learn about the significant role of network externalities in the digital economy and in communication technology. We will learn how network externalities are crucial for business models relying on the internet and how they can lead to the emergence of unicorn businesses, which attract massive investments due to their potential to dominate the market.

What's included

6 videos4 readings2 assignments

Instructor

Carl Kock
IE Business School
6 Courses11,828 learners

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