The Sharing Economy in Europe: Developments, Practices, and Contradictions: Developments, Practices, and Contradictions

Abstract

The edited collection ‘The Sharing Economy in Europe: Developments, Practices, and Contradictions’ was initiated by the participants of the COST Action CA16121 ‘From Sharing to Caring: Examining Socio-Technical Aspects of the Collaborative Economy’ supported by the COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Association. The COST Action started in 2017 and provided for participants comprehensive knowledge and experiences on the sharing (collaborative) economy, as well as networking with scholars, professionals, and practitioners working in the area. Approaching the end of the COST Action, the group of editors generated conception of this volume and invited scholars to contribute with the original papers.