RealPage and the rise of algorithmic collusion

RealPage is a private equity-owned company that helps landlords set rents for apartments. Recent antitrust litigation puts the company right at the intersection of economics, data science, public policy, and whether the rent is too damn high. RealPage has been accused of price collusion, specifically rent-fixing. The company website states that it offers its users … More RealPage and the rise of algorithmic collusion