Policy Analyst
Zander is a policy expert and researcher studying how policy can incentivize designs of digital platforms that empower users and curtail monopoly power in network industries. He received his MA in International Relations and a bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago, where he graduated summa cum laude. His research has focused on the challenges of expanding interoperability between competing digital platforms, and harmonizing laws governing cross-border data transfers between the United States and European Union. His writing on these topics has appeared in a variety of outlets, including Tech Policy Press and the Brookings Institution’s TechTank. In the past, he has analyzed state and federal policy for international advocacy groups and served as a Public Interest Technology Fellow at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
For more about Zander, follow him on LinkedIn or Twitter at @ZanderArnao.
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A report articulating foundational principles for crafting effective remedies in US v Google, including the need for a multi-faceted remedy package, an inclusive understanding of search access points, the combination of structural and behavioral remedies, and robust oversight with quick adjustments as needed.
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KGI highlights three areas where emerging and established research can inform strategies to guarantee the privacy, safety, and security of minors online: Access to Platform Data, Platform Design Features, and Engagement-based Recommender Systems.
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The decision in US v. Google is remarkable for how it uses insights from behavioral economics to analyze the effects of Google’s exclusive default agreements on competition.
