What exactly is the sharing economy? | World Economic Forum
Dec 13, 2017 · Today, what we term the digital economy in the West – including, for example, Amazon and Netflix – China defines as the sharing economy. The result is a unique set of nuances and …
The numbers that make China the world's largest sharing economy
Jun 25, 2017 · The sharing economy uses digital platforms to allow consumers to share access to underutilized assets either for free or at a price. The peer-to-peer nature of the industry has led to …
4 big trends for the sharing economy in 2019 - World Economic Forum
Jan 4, 2019 · The sharing economy’s explosive growth has astounded even optimistic market pundits. On the one hand, there are now many thousands of sharing economy platforms operating in almost …
The dark side of the sharing economy | World Economic Forum
Jan 16, 2018 · Depending on who you ask, the sharing economy is the engine of a post-capitalist economy, the poster child of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, or the end of consumer civilization as …
How the sharing economy can transform asset-heavy industries
May 26, 2021 · The sharing economy is one avenue that can advance key business imperatives such as minimising carbon footprints, raising productivity and increasing societal contributions. Industries that …
This is how to optimize supply chains for the sharing economy
Feb 28, 2024 · The rise of peer-to-peer exchanges has been rapid in recent years. To enable the sharing economy to develop further we must now optimize its supply chains.
What is the gig economy and what's the deal for gig workers?
Nov 22, 2024 · The gig economy uses digital platforms to connect freelancers with customers to provide short-term services or asset-sharing. Examples include ride-hailing apps, food delivery apps, and …
How Can Cities Leverage the Potential of the ‘Sharing Economy’?
Dec 20, 2017 · Sharing is an age-old concept. But the potential pool of people with whom to share is growing exponentially, as technology-enabled platforms connect and vouch for new members from …
The rise of the sharing economy in Indonesia - The World Economic …
Jan 5, 2016 · The sharing economy offers a number of advantages: lower prices, stronger communities, a greater number of players in the market, and greater access to services that were once regarded …
Circular economy examples - how IKEA, Burger King, Adidas and more …
Dec 8, 2020 · In a circular economy, waste is designed out of product manufacturing and materials are kept in use. Brands are embracing the circular economy in some inventive ways, helping consumers …