A future for the sharing economy and the new business models on digital platforms

Abstract

The “sharing economy”, platform economy or P2P economy is a recent business model based on a more efficient use of underutilized economic resources –goods or services– through digital platforms with social environments that encourage trust. Through digital collaboration between experts in the field, this article aims to provide the reader with an informed forecast of the possible lines of evolution of the “collaborative economy” in various economic sectors. Likewise, some recommendations are proposed for the best use and understanding of this new family of business models by the private sector and the public sector.

Keywords:

sharing economy, platforms, digital era, fourth sector, business models.