From Sharing to Caring: Examining Socio-Technical Aspects of the Collaborative Economy
Mar 1, 2017
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Funding: COST · March 2017 – March 2021
The terms “Sharing Economy” or “Collaborative Economy” have been commonly used in recent years to refer to a proliferation of initiatives, business models and forms of work. The main objective of this action is to develop a European network of actors (including scholars, practitioners, communities and policy makers) focusing on the development of collaborative economy models and platforms and on social and technological implications of the collaborative economy through a practice-focused approach.
Objectives
- To develop deeper understanding of the collaborative economy phenomenon by studying sociotechnical systems and human practices across local, regional, national and international initiatives
- To discuss and critique current discourse elements on the collaborative economy, proposing richer definitions and characterization
- To formulate a European research agenda for socio-technical aspects, including technological platform design, legal, ethical and financial implications
- To articulate a European research perspective aligned with EU values of social innovation and Europe 2020 strategy objectives for a smart, sustainable and inclusive economy
