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Competition in the sharing economy
Sharing goods, services or knowledge is at the center of the so-called Sharing Economy. Businesses are usually based on online platforms that match demand and supply which is in many cases, but not always provided by individuals. Sharing Economy companies typically compete with traditional companies in many different markets. The main challenge of this type of competition currently is the application of the existing regulation. While incumbent firms adhere to this, Sharing Economy companies often feel it does not apply to their business model. This paper examines the organization of the Sharing Economy and the functioning of markets and competition in it. Europe is lagging behind the United States with respect to the diffusion of Sharing Economy businesses and the number of successful companies. Therefore this paper also offers policy advice from a European perspective to level the playing field between traditional and Sharing Economy companies and to promote the formation of the latter in Europe.
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Englisch
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Series: IW Policy Paper ; No. 19/2015
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Wirtschaft
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Internet
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Wettbewerb
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Geistige Schöpfung
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Demary, Vera
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Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW)
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2015
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- Demary, Vera
- Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft (IW)
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- 2015
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