Welcome to my tech blog — a space where I break down how technology and economics collide. I explore how monopolies, innovation, and regulation are shaping the digital world we live in.
Published: July 25, 2025
Author: Nathan Tsegai
In this article, I explore:
- What monopolies are and how they apply to tech
- Why the tech industry behaves like a natural monopoly
- The role of network effects in pricing power
- Global examples like Jio, Grab, Gojek, and Sea
- Both the benefits and dangers of tech monopolies
- Predictions for how monopolies may shape the future of digital life
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Source: The Economist
Published: February 27, 2021
This article discusses the shift from tech monopolies to more competitive digital markets, highlighting:
- The rise of oligopolies in American tech
- Increased competition among major firms like Apple, Facebook, and Google
- The impact of network effects and data control on market dynamics
- The evolving regulatory landscape and its implications for innovation
I'm Nathan Tsegai, a senior at the University of Texas at Dallas studying Computer Information Systems and Technology. I’m passionate about exploring how innovation intersects with economics, ethics, and real-world technology policy. I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships, cybersecurity projects, and tech writing.
- 🔐 Interested in cybersecurity & ethical tech
- 📈 Focused on market power, digital trends & consumer impact
- 📚 This blog began as a research project in my ECON 2302 class
- HTML5 / CSS3
- GitHub Pages for hosting
- Markdown & JSFiddle for experiments
- Visual Studio Code for editing
This project is open for educational and portfolio purposes. Attribution appreciated.
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