Summary:
The book analyzes how platform-based businesses like Uber, Airbnb, and Amazon have come to dominate the modern economy by creating ecosystems that connect users and producers in powerful networked markets. It explores the strategies these companies use to scale and maintain their monopolies, and the impact they have on competition and innovation.
Key points:
1. Platform Business Model: The book introduces the platform business model, a system that enables exchange of goods or services, differing from traditional models. Examples include Uber, Airbnb, and Amazon.
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