This paper will examine whether competition law, both public law and regulatory frameworks, can effectively regulate the unprecedented power of Big Tech companies in cyberspace. Although competition law is often perceived as a tool for promoting commercial, however, this essay will explore in depth into the competition and it effectiveness in regulating them in digital age, especially where digital markets intersect with state sovereignty, international law, and democratic governance. The research will focus on three legal regimes: the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States, evaluating how each approaches digital dominance through their respective regulatory mechanisms.
It should outline the purposes and evolution of competition law, before addressing common global challenges such as “killer acquisitions,” the “player-referee” dilemma, and digital advertising monopolies. It should then conduct a jurisdictional analysis by comparing the EU’s Digital Markets Act, the UK’s Digital Markets Unit, and the US’s antitrust doctrine. It will highlight the tension between public interest regulation and market liberalism.
You should evolve to address the borderless nature of global trade, the technological advancement platforms, and the increasing importance of international cooperation in taming digital monopolies. You can also raise about geopolitical frictions arising from digital sovereignty, trade disputes (e.g., US vs. EU on digital regulation), and the need for coordinated global frameworks.
You can further suggest other important sections for the paper.
NOTE: This paper will be submitted to one of the prestigious university, so PLAGIARISM AND AI-GENERATED CONTENT is HIGHLY PROHIBITED. I aim to get a distinction from this paper, and I will work closely with you to get it. OSCOLA footnote will be used here. It is a 4500 words research paper including footnotes.
I will attach the research topic proposal (which I submitted to the professor), assignment guidelines, lecture presentation (so you can go through it in detail and other relevant sources), and marking criteria. Should you have any inquiries, please let me know.