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A Conceptualisation of the Sharing Economy: Towards Theoretical Meaningfulness

In: The Sharing Economy in Europe

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  • Cristina Miguel

    (University of Gothenburg)

  • Esther Martos-Carrión

    (eDreams)

  • Mijalche Santa

    (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University)

Abstract

The sharing economy aims to redistribute existing goods (e.g., tools, cars) across the population in order to maximise their functionality. Within sharing economies, there can be monetary exchange (e.g., Airbnb, BlaBlaCar), or the exchange can be altruistic (e.g., Timebanking, CouchSurfing). Nevertheless, sharing economy platforms mainly function as digital marketplaces where supply and demand are matched. The rise of sharing economy practices is followed by a torrent of publications. As a result, there is conceptual confusion about the sharing economy concept. This chapter aims to provide an answer to this challenge by following the framework for theoretical meaningfulness. Through two levels of literature analysis, the chapter aims to shed light on the conceptualisation of the sharing economy.

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  • Cristina Miguel & Esther Martos-Carrión & Mijalche Santa, 2022. "A Conceptualisation of the Sharing Economy: Towards Theoretical Meaningfulness," Springer Books, in: Vida Česnuitytė & Andrzej Klimczuk & Cristina Miguel & Gabriela Avram (ed.), The Sharing Economy in Europe, chapter 0, pages 21-40, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-86897-0_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-86897-0_2
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    1. Palátová, P. & Rinn, R. & Machoň, M. & Paluš, H. & Purwestri, R.C. & Jarský, V., 2023. "Sharing economy in the forestry sector: Opportunities and barriers," Forest Policy and Economics, Elsevier, vol. 154(C).

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