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A Sociologist Shines a Light on Traders, Flash Boys and Online Adtech

^{Published on 2024-12-06 10:31:25 - bnnbloomberg}
 

• Donald MacKenzie talks to insiders and dives into history to explore how markets are shaped by ideas
• and vice versa.

The article from BNN Bloomberg discusses a sociologist's insights into the world of high-frequency trading, focusing on the book "Flash Boys" by Michael Lewis, which explores how high-frequency traders use advanced technology to gain an edge in the stock market. The sociologist, Donald MacKenzie, examines the ethical and structural implications of these practices, highlighting how they contribute to market inefficiencies and potential inequities. Additionally, the piece touches on the parallels between high-frequency trading and the online adtech industry, where similar technological advantages are used to manipulate market dynamics. MacKenzie's analysis sheds light on the broader societal impacts of these financial technologies, questioning the fairness and transparency of modern financial and digital advertising markets.

Read the Full bnnbloomberg Article at:
[ https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2024/12/06/a-sociologist-shines-a-light-on-traders-flash-boys-and-online-adtech/ ]

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