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Platformizing structural policy instruments? The case of Digital Free Trade Hubs

Vortrag
Teil der Sitzung
[FS-478] Economic geographies of the platform economy
Sitzungstermin
Freitag (22. September 2023), 11:00–12:30
Sitzungsraum
SH 0.107
Autor*innen
Sina Hardaker (JMU Würzburg)
Kurz­be­schreib­ung
The presentation discusses and conceptualises digital platforms’ recent involvement in Digital Free Trade Hubs. I argue that the initial conception of Special Economic Zones has undergone significant change; in particular as digital platforms have become a pivotal actor, centralizing data and power.
Schlag­wörter
economic geography, platform economy

Abstract

The presentation discusses and conceptualises digital platforms’ recent involvement in Digital Free Trade Hubs. I argue that the initial conception of Special Economic Zones has undergone significant change; in particular as digital platforms have become a pivotal actor, centralizing data and power.