Algorithmic Rents Research Showcase
12 October 2023, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
IIPP hosted a research showcase in conversation with Mariana Mazzucato, Tim O’Reilly and Ilan Strauss on Algorithmic Rents.
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鶹ýƵվ Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose and Council on Urban Initiatives
Date: 12 October 2023
Time: 10:30 - 12:30 pm (BST) UK Time
Download the showcase presentation slides
Meet the panel:
- Mariana Mazzucato | Professor in the Economics of Innovation & Public Value and Founding Director, 鶹ýƵվ Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
- Tim O'Reilly | Founder, CEO, and Chairman of O’Reilly Media and Visiting Professor of Practice, 鶹ýƵվ Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
- Ilan Strauss | Senior Research Associate, 鶹ýƵվ Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
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- 10:30am – Welcome & Framing of Digital Rents on Platforms (Prof. Mariana Mazzucato)
- 10:50am [PAPER 1] – Algorithmic Attention Rents (Mr. Tim O'Reilly)
- 11:30am [PAPER 2] – Advertising as Attention Rent & Market Power on Amazon (Dr. Ilan Strauss)
- 12:10pm [PAPER 3] – Big Data Evidence on Amazon's Ability to Allocate Clicks (Mr. Rufus Rock)
- 12:30pm – Closing Remarks
Read more about our research on digital economy and algorithmic rents on our research page.
About the Speakers
Professor Mariana Mazzucato
Founding Director and Professor in the Economics of Innovation & Public Value at 鶹ýƵվ Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
She is the author of four highly-acclaimed books: (2013) which investigates the critical role the state plays in driving growth; (2018) which looks at how value creation needs to be rewarded over value extraction; (2021) rethinks the capacity and role of government within the economy and society; and most recently (2023).
She advises policy makers around the world on innovation-led inclusive and sustainable growth. Her current roles include being Chair of the , Co-Chair of the , Co-Chair on the , member of the , the , the , Argentina’s Economic and Social Council and Vinnova’s Advisory Panel in Sweden and the OECD High-Level Advisory Panel on Climate and Economic Resilience. Previously, through her role as Special Advisor for the EC Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation (2017-2019), she authored the high-impact report on , turning “missions” into a crucial new instrument in the European Commission’s Horizon innovation programme, and more recently, authored a report with the Dz.
More about Professor Mariana MazzucatoTim O'Reilly
Visiting Professor of Practice at 鶹ýƵվ Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
Dr Ilan Strauss
Senior Research Associate at 鶹ýƵվ Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose
Ilan is a Senior Research Associate in the Office of the SARChI Chair in Industrial Development, University ofJohannesburg (South Africa). Previously, he taught macroeconomics at Rice University (Jones Graduate School of Business) and at New York University (Division of Applied Undergraduate Studies). Ilan has consulted for Airfinity (London), UNCTAD (Investment Division), the African Development Bank (AfDB), UNIDO, the ILO, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Ilan holds a Ph.D in economics from the New School for Social Research (New York) and an MSc in economics from SOAS (University of London, First Class). For recent information see: