The App Economy : Making Sense of Platform Power in the Age of AI / Konrad Kollnig.

1. Introduction: Welcome the Rulers of the App Economy.

Part I. Foundations.

Part II. Risks.

Part III. Conclusions.

Examines the political and economic power of contemporary app ecosystems and the growing influence of platform companies in the age of artificial intelligence. Focusing on Apple and Google, the book analyzes how control over app stores, mobile operating systems, browsers, and digital infrastructures shapes innovation, competition, consumer choice, privacy, and regulatory policy. It explores the foundations of the app economy, the risks arising from concentrated platform power, and the broader societal implications of digital markets, concluding with recommendations for understanding and governing platform-based economies.

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