Welcome to the Collaborative Economy Library
Curating the highest-quality research being done on the collaborative economy
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Latest Research
Unlocking the sharing economy: Investigating the barriers for the sharing economy in a city context
May et al. investigate the barriers for establishing the sharing economy in the city of Umeå, Sweden, and provide pathways and suggestions on overcoming them. Read more
Market Understanding
Matching the crowd – Combining crowdfunding and institutional funding to get great ideas off the ground
This study examines the impact of matched crowdfunding as a new means of getting ideas and projects off the ground, through analysis of a pilot for arts and heritage projects. Read more
Crowdfunding
Inside the Sharing Economy: Understanding consumer motivations behind the adoption of mobile applications
Zhu et al. explore how different factors - such as self-efficacy, emotional value, and risk - effect consumers’ perceptions of ridesharing apps. Read more
TransportationAbout The Collaborative Economy
The collaborative economy encompasses a broad range of businesses and business models. We define it as 'an economic system that unlocks the value of underused assets through platforms that match ‘haves’ with ‘wants’ in ways that enable greater efficiency and access.’
Who's behind this?
The Library was developed and curated by collaborative economy experts Rachel Botsman, Pieter van de Glind and Mia de Villa. It was made possible with the generous support of Oxford University Said Business School Pedagogical Fund and Nesta UK.
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The value of the library depends on institutions and individuals from all corners of the globe discovering and submitting research. If the study has not been submitted before and meets the review guidelines, you will be notified when it will be posted.