Year: 2016
Author: Stampfl, Nora S.
Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, Vol. 85 (2016), Iss. 3 : pp. 37–49
Abstract
Within a short period of time the sharing-phenomenon, originally triggered by altered consumer attitudes and preferences and enabled by modern networking technologies, gained momentum. Quickly sharing emerged from its niche existence. Today an increasing professionalization of the sharing economy can be observed: Many of the idealistic goals originally set are being abandoned. Also, sharing platforms are more and more recognized not only for their ability to provide alternative ways to satisfy consumption needs but also as sources of jobs and income. Sharing platforms" specific economical principles bring forth a new sort of self-employed worker–the micro-entrepreneur. This new sort of worker is confronted with specific working conditions prevailing in the new platform economy. As a whole, the further proliferation of this form of working gives rise to concerns about an "uberization„ of work. This development raises questions in terms of modern protective rights for workers as well as social security benefits and therefore calls for the attention of regulators.
Journal Article Details
Publisher Name: Global Science Press
Language: German
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3790/vjh.85.3.37
Vierteljahrshefte zur Wirtschaftsforschung, Vol. 85 (2016), Iss. 3 : pp. 37–49
Published online: 2016-09
AMS Subject Headings: Duncker & Humblot, Duncker & Humblot
Copyright: COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press
Pages: 13
Keywords: Sharing economy collaborative consumption platforms labor regulation D49 J49 M54
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