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The Sharing Economy

The End of Employment and the Rise of Crowd-Based Capitalism
in: Economics
Summary:

The book explores the transition from traditional employment to decentralized, crowd-based business models, driven by platforms like Uber and Airbnb, which leverage technology to empower individuals to share assets and services. It discusses the economic, social, and regulatory implications of this shift, including its impact on labor markets, entrepreneurship, and the broader capitalist system.

Key points:

1. Crowd-Based Capitalism: Sundararajan describes a new economic model where individuals and small businesses use digital platforms to offer goods and services, shifting power from big corporations to people and communities.

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