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David S. Evans (1) (1954–)

Author of Invisible Engines: How Software Platforms Drive Innovation and Transform Industries

For other authors named David S. Evans, see the disambiguation page.

9 Works 212 Members 3 Reviews

About the Author

David S. Evans is the Vice Chairman of LECG Europe, and a visiting professor at University College in London.

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Series

The Milken Institute Series on Financial Innovation and Economic Growth

Works by David S. Evans

Invisible Engines: How Software Platforms Drive Innovation and Transform Industries (2006) 75 copies

Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms (2016) 58 copies

Paying with Plastic, 2nd Edition: The Digital Revolution in Buying and Borrowing (1999) 46 copies

Catalyst Code: The Strategies Behind the World's Most Dynamic Companies (2007) 25 copies

Breaking Up Bell: Essays on Industrial Organization and Regulation (1983) 2 copies

Microsoft, Antitrust and the New Economy (The Milken Institute Series on Financial Innovation and Economic Growth) (2002) 2 copies

Platform Economics: Essays on Multi-Sided Businesses (2011) 2 copies

Did Microsoft Harm Consumers? Two Opposing Views (2000) 1 copy

Trustbusters: Competition Policy Authorities Speak Out (2009) 1 copy

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Common Knowledge

Legal name: Evans, David Sparks
Birthdate: 1954
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Education: University of Chicago
Occupations: economist
Organizations: Global Economics Group
University of Chicago Law School
LECG
NERA Economic Consulting
Fordham University
University College London

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Invisible Engines: How Software Platforms Drive… by David S. Evans

Its MIT press book, also available on MIT press ebooks portal on ipublishcentral http://mitpress-ebooks.mit.edu/product/invisible-engines

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ipublishcentral | Aug 10, 2009 |

Trustbusters: Competition Policy Authorities Speak Out by David S. Evans

A unique collection of writings from government authorities representing countries both accustomed to regulating monopolies and cartels and just learning. Well edited and informative.

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NellieMc | Jun 27, 2009 |

Paying with Plastic, 2nd Edition: The Digital… by David S. Evans

It's now available as an ebook on the MIT press portal http://mitpress-ebooks.mit.edu/product/paying-plastic-2nd-edition

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Awards

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Axiom Business Book Award

Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms (Economics, Gold – 2017)

Invisible Engines: How Software Platforms Drive Innovation and Transform Industries (Winner – Business, Management & Accounting – 2006)

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Associated Authors

Richard Schmalensee

David Stanley Evans

Statistics

Works: 9
Members: 212
Popularity: #104,834
Rating: ½ 3.5

Reviews: 3
ISBNs: 31

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