The rise of the sharing economy and its relationship with sustainable development. A critical literature review

Martina Nannelli () and Stefania Oliva ()
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Martina Nannelli: University of Florence

Working Papers - Business from Universita' degli Studi di Firenze, Dipartimento di Scienze per l'Economia e l'Impresa

Abstract: The article aims to critically review the concept of Sharing Economy (SE) questioning its relationship with sustainability. Originated by different institutional cultures based on the principles of solidarity between the groups of a community, SE has risen as a new paradigm after the 2008’ financial and economic crisis and the advent of the digital transformation. In particular, by digital platforms, SE has evolved from an economic-social phenomenon to an economic-technological one, influencing and affecting the competitiveness of several sectors. Through a critical literature review of SE concepts, the article explores how the theoretical debate evolved over time. It identifies the main definitions and features of the phenomenon and discusses its relationship with the topic of sustainability. In the conclusions, it develops reflections on further research devoted to understanding the most controversial under-researched topics.

Keywords: sharing economy; digital platforms; sustainability; sustainable development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M21 Q01 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 27 pages
Date: 2021
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