Markets and Power in Digital Capitalism

Philipp Staab

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Manchester University Press
02 January 2026

International economics; Political economy; Capital markets & securities law & regulation

Markets and power in digital capitalism delves into the complex world of modern capitalism, where technology giants reign supreme. From Google and Apple to Amazon and Tencent, these internet behemoths have reshaped the economic landscape, transforming capitalism as we know it.

Philipp Staab takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the virtual realm, exploring how digital surveillance and evaluation practices have infiltrated every aspect of our lives. What sets digital capitalism apart, he argues, is the rise of 'proprietary markets'. No longer focused on producing goods and selling them for profit, today's meta-platforms thrive by owning and controlling the very markets in which they operate. This raises important questions about power dynamics, market monopolies and the future of economic systems.

With sharp insight and meticulous research, the book sheds light on the intricate workings of our digitised economy. Staab's compelling analysis challenges us to confront the realities of surveillance capitalism and the urgent need to address the inequities it perpetuates.

Staab has been focusing in recent years both on work structures and the leading commercial Internet companies such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook, but also on the smaller companies, the wandering stars, that revolve around these fixed stars in the planetary system of digital capitalism.

By: Philipp Staab
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781526172181
ISBN 10: 1526172186
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 02 January 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Philipp Staab is Professor for the Sociology of the Future of Work at Humbolt-University of Berlin and Einstein Center Digital Future