This course examines the emergence and evolution of the digital platform economy. The course will focus on building students' knowledge about: the role that digitization plays in shaping economic activity and innovation at a global scale; the roots of the digital platform economy, including why and how it emerged as a global phenomenon; the role that governments, regulation and policy play in managing digital platform firms and activities; and the global and local challenges that have resulted from the continued evolution of digital platform economy activities. Case studies will include examination of platforms focused on labour, mobility, retail and short-term rentals. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze and assess the global and local implications associated with digital platform economy activities, trends and future prospects for continued change.