The Sharing Economy

The End of Employment and the Rise of Crowd-Based Capitalism

De: Arun Sundararajan

Narrado por: Vikas Adam

Sharing isn't new. Giving someone a ride, having a guest in your spare room, running errands for someone, participating in a supper club - these are not revolutionary concepts. What is new in the "sharing economy" is that you are not helping a friend for free; you are providing these services to a stranger for money.

In this book, Arun Sundararajan, an expert on the sharing economy, explains the transition to what he describes as "crowd-based capitalism" - a new way of organizing economic activity that may supplant the traditional corporate-centered model. As peer-to-peer commercial exchange blurs the lines between the personal and the professional, how will the economy, government regulation, what it means to have a job, and our social fabric be affected?

Drawing on extensive research and numerous real-world examples, Sundararajan explains the basics of crowd-based capitalism. He describes the intriguing mix of "gift" and "market" in its transactions, demystifies emerging blockchain technologies, and clarifies the dizzying array of emerging on-demand platforms. He then considers how this new paradigm changes economic growth and the future of work.

©2016 Arun Sundararajan (P)2016 Tantor

Excellent, well explained

I really liked how the author described the social and economic impact that sharing econony Will have on society and what should we be prepared for the huge changes.

Great economic outlook on effect of tech

The author does an excellent job capturing the economics behind where this sharing trend is headed. Being an Econ major and an MBA I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's an easy digestible read. strongly recommend it.

Very enlightening book

I rthouroughly enjoyed this book and gives a glimpse of the changes that the workplace is undergoing. It gives food for thought for the place makers for independent labor.

Interesting Content, Dubious Conclusions

Draws a questionable dichotomy between a market economy and a gift economy. Ignores the ability of platforms (i.e. Uber) to concentrate power and profits to themselves at the expense of the "micro entrepreneurs" who provide their property or services (i.e. Uber drivers). The general tone is very optimistic that sharing will bring about greater equality, which I think overlooks the fact that potential providers still have to have the means to own spare property before being able to rent it out through sharing platforms.

Great book for anyone creating digital apps

This book is a life changer in so many ways. It connects many of the puzzle pieces together and shows you how they interact. Great book! In the future everyone has value.