Evaluating Market Power in 'Free' Digital Markets
A technology company offers a popular social media platform to billions of users for free. An economist argues, "Since the price for users is zero, the company cannot possess significant market power and therefore does not pose a competition concern." Critically evaluate this economist's argument. In your answer, explain how a company can be highly profitable and possess substantial market power despite offering a core service for free.
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