The article explores Google’s dominance in the browser market, focusing on how Google Chrome plays a crucial role in solidifying the company’s power in various markets. Despite Google presenting Chrome as a neutral platform, the authors argue that it actually helps Google strengthen its position in online advertising, publishing, and the browser market. They delve into Google’s strategic acquisitions, anti-competitive practices, and “privacy controls” to show that Chrome is not as neutral as it seems. The article also discusses potential regulatory interventions, proposing solutions to address Google’s abuse of Chrome. It sheds light on the need for antitrust scrutiny to ensure a competitive digital environment that prioritizes innovation and consumer interests.
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4780718