Study for the Impact of E-Commerce Market Concentration on Wealth Inequality

E-commerce has become a key component of the modern economy, driving growth, innovation, and global connectivity. However, it has also raised serious concerns about wealth inequality, as dominant players such as Amazon, Alibaba, and Flipkart have amassed disproportionate market power and profits. This paper examines the relationship between e-commerce concentration and wealth inequality using three different countries each a typical example of the economic structures: China, the United States, and India. In China, e-commerce bridges regional gaps but fosters wealth concentration among elites. The US exhibits amplified inequality due to labor exploitation and monopolistic behaviors, while India’s digital divide hampers equitable benefits despite SME growth. The paper offers some policy recommendations and emphasizes the importance of regulation and financial institutions to the income disparities caused by the concentration ratio of e-commerce companies. And show how crucial it is to achieve a balance between innovation and fairness to turn e-commerce into an instrument for inclusive development and a more equitable global economy.