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This has far-reaching implications on the economy and society: wages have stagnated and business dynamism has declined. In this colloquium, we try to shed light on the causes and consequences. We focus&nbsp;on the role of digital technology and discuss policy responses in order to restore competitive markets.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The ICREA colloquia are a great way to learn about remote fields of research from our best experts. We usually have two speakers, who offer their opinions on the same subject from different angles. 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