Topics in economic regulation: Digital Markets and Consumer Choice and Behaviour An economic workshop to bring together academics and regulators to discuss current issues in regulatory policy.

Event description

We are pleased to invite you to the latest in a series of workshops bringing together academics and regulators in Scotland to discuss topical questions in regulatory policy. This economic workshop aims to bring together academics and regulators to discuss current issues in regulatory policy, such as the impact of AI and digital technologies on the functioning of markets and consumer behaviour.

Tea, coffee, and lunch will be provided.

Event schedule

• Welcome by Dr Sapnoti Eswar, University of St Andrews Business School
• Plenary introduction by Professor Mark Brewer, Dean of the University of St Andrews Business School

Session 1: Digital Markets 1

Chair: Julie Bon, Deputy Chief Economic Adviser of the CMA

• 10.15 to 10.40, The CMA's Initial Review into AI Foundation Models by Abbi Crisswell (CMA)
• 10.40 to 11.05, Digital engagement practices: a trading apps experiment by Cameron Gilchrist (FCA)
• 11.05 to 11.20, Tea and coffee break

Session 2: Digital Markets 2

Chair: Professor John Wilson, University of St Andrews

• 11.20 to 11.45, Understanding the impact of social media on online news by Tom Farrell (Ofcom)
• 11.45 to 12.10, Consumer attitudes on the risks and benefits of engaging with digital assets by Colin Higgins (FCA)
• 12.10 to 12.35, Wowcher and its online choice architecture practices by Helen Ferguson and Abhi Ranasinghe Arachchige (CMA)
• 12.35 to 13.30, Lunch break

Session 3: Consumer Behaviour and Choice 1

Chair: Professor Alex Dickson, University of Strathclyde

• 13.30 to 13.55, Estimating geographical retail markets from card spending data by Samir Doshi (CMA)
• 13.55 to 14.20, Improving price level data for different household groups by Hannah Randolph (University of Strathclyde)
• 14.20 to 14.45, Early Roots of Inequality: Evidence of a Gender Income Gap Among Children by Christian Engels (University of St. Andrews)
• 14.45 to 15.00, Tea and coffee break

Session 4: Consumer Behaviour and Choice 2

Chair: David Eiser, Consumer Scotland

• 15.00 to 15.25, Consumer choices and net zero by Camilla Barnett (Consumer Scotland)
• 15.25 to 15.50, Changing user behaviour – applying Behavioural Economics to Online Safety by Amy Hume (Ofcom)

Closing

• 15:50 PM – 16:00 PM: Final remarks and close

Registration

Additional Information

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For any inquiries or special requirements, please contact Dr Sapnoti Eswar.

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