Matchmakers- The New Economics Of Multisided Platforms Apr 2026

Would you like a one-page cheat sheet or a template for analyzing a specific platform (e.g., Uber or Airbnb) using these frameworks?

A multisided platform (MSP) enables direct interactions between two or more distinct groups of customers, creating value by making matches that wouldn't otherwise happen efficiently. Matchmakers- The New Economics Of Multisided Platforms

This is an excellent request. Matchmakers: The New Economics of Multisided Platforms by David S. Evans and Richard Schmalensee is the essential primer on the economics and strategy of platforms (like Uber, Airbnb, Google, Visa, and eBay). Would you like a one-page cheat sheet or