Consumer Generated Medium

Consumer-generated media (CGM) encompasses various online platforms where users create and share content, influencing markets and shaping user experiences. Current research focuses on understanding and modeling user behavior within these platforms, including the impact of monetary incentives, the dynamics of influencer networks and cartels, and the development of fair and efficient recommendation systems that consider both consumer and producer perspectives. This research is crucial for improving the design and management of CGM platforms, optimizing user welfare, and mitigating potential market failures like popularity bias and information asymmetry.