This book examines the business phenomenon of the sharing economy, giving a thorough analysis of this up-and-coming sector. It presents a detailed historical perspective of sharing and cooperatives, followed by a discussion of societal factors--predominantly technology--that hav…
This book examines the business phenomenon of the sharing economy, giving a thorough analysis of this up-and-coming sector. It presents a detailed historical perspective of sharing and cooperatives, followed by a discussion of societal factors--predominantly technology--that hav…
Ten years ago, the idea of getting into a stranger's car, or walking into a stranger's home, would have seemed bizarre and dangerous, but today it's as common as ordering a book online. Uber and Airbnb have ushered in a new era: redefining neighborhoods, challenging the way gove…
When Robin Chase cofounded Zipcar, she established the foundation for one of the most important economic and social ideas of our time: the collaborative economy. With this important book, she broadens our thinking about the ways in which the economy is being transformed and show…
Details the benefits of the growing new business model of shared ownership, describing how successful companies use social media and data from every available source to provide people with goods and services without the burden and expense of owning them.
Mesh companies use social media, wireless networks, and data crunched from every available source to provide people with goods and services at the exact moment they need them, without the burden and expense of owning them outright. This is your guide to the next wave of commerce…
