MGT 660 Sharing Economy Discussion

What does the term ‘sharing economy’ mean? Examine the role of technology, the business models, and the extent to which there is a social side of ‘sharing.’ Address this in relation to some specific examples, e.g. Is there anything that makes AirBnB ‘sharing’ but not EBay? Uber vs. Zip Car? What are some of the broader impacts of the ‘sharing economy’ on our lives as consumers and as workers? Does it provide flexible new income opportunities for micro-entrepreneurs, or create low-wage insecure jobs? Do you think it will foster a stronger sense of community? Does it increase the efficiency of using our fixed assets like cars and houses? Will it improve the natural environment (sustainability)? Why has it stirred up so much controversy around regulation, particularly for Uber and AirBnB? Should they be regulated like their more traditional counterpartSchor Debating the SharingEconomyUber Lyft drivers in Cal lose employee status fight.Eckhardt Access Economy.Uber and prop 22,,.Uber: working for an algorithm,