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DNA India – “The Amazon effects and monopsony” – The Billion Prices Project

DNA India – “The Amazon effects and monopsony”

A paper by Alberto Cavallo of Harvard University found evidence that the algorithms used by internet-based retail giants like Amazon to constantly change and adjust prices have led to greater price fluctuations in response to various macroeconomic shocks. This so-called ‘Amazon Effect’ not only forces brick-and-mortar outlets to respond in a similar manner but also reduces the ability of the central bank to influence prices in the economy.

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