Understanding the Urban Sharing Economy Sustainability and Institutionalisation
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Edited by Oksana Mont, Professor in Sustainable Consumption Governance, The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE), Lund University, Sweden<i>‘</i>Understanding the Urban Sharing Economy<i> offers a thoughtful exploration of how the sharing economy can transform urban living for the better. Moving beyond the wishful thinking of the early sharing economy discourse, this book addresses key issues such as the tensions between true sharing values and monopolistic business models, while also examining environmental impacts and governance challenges. Readers will find a balanced and insightful roadmap for a sustainable urban future.’</i>
- Florian Lüdeke-Freund, ESCP Business School Berlin, Germany,
<i>‘This book offers a rich, nuanced, and timely perspective on the sharing economy, telling the story of promises, actors, barriers, and strategies that have defined its development on different continents. It provides a guide that can truly reshape the future of urban sharing.’</i>
- Diana Ivanova, University of Leeds, UK,
<i>‘As the sharing economy has come to age, this is a timely book taking stock of how sharing has become institutionalized in varying urban settings. This volume is of interest for geographers, sociologists and policy scholars alike, and for everyone studying the unfolding platform economy.’</i>
- Koen Frenken, Utrecht University, the Netherlands,
Understanding the Urban Sharing Economy presents a rich blend of empirical studies and theoretical insights exploring business models and the role of sharing organisations and digital platforms. Leading and emerging scholars explore the environmental implications of urban sharing and sustainability challenges in urban settings. Through interdisciplinary case studies and examples from eleven diverse cities, the book takes a holistic approach to analysing the varied governance approaches and institutionalisation mechanisms within the urban sharing economy.
This is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the urban sharing economy from economics, business, sociology, urban studies and environmental studies perspectives. Its practical examples, analytical frameworks and policy recommendations will also make this an insightful read for public administration and governance practitioners.