https://www.scmp.com/rss/327140/feed Ivailo Izvorski is lead economist, in macroeconomics, trade, and investment global practice at the World Bank en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Information technology is not just transforming markets; it is also making them ubiquitous, particularly for household consumers. From pretty much anywhere in the world, one can now search for goods and services, compare prices from multiple sellers, and give detailed shipping and delivery instructions, all with the click of a mouse or a screen tap.  No doubt, this is a dream come true for anyone who grew up shopping in real, hands-on markets, with sellers displaying their wares on store... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2146717/how-your-personal-data-could-make-shopping-more-expensive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2146717/how-your-personal-data-could-make-shopping-more-expensive?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 May 2018 05:45:45 +0000