A different kind of sharing economy: A literature review of platform cooperatives

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Abstract

We are now living in the so-called sharing economy, exemplified by the ride sharing platform Uber and short-term rental sharing platform Airbnb. In spite of the convenience and benefits of the sharing economy, there is a growing awareness of its negative and harmful societal effects. In response, platform cooperatives have started to emerge, aiming to create a different kind of sharing economy. However, the novelty of platform cooperatives combined with lack of research attention, continue to limit our understanding of the social and other benefits of platform cooperatives. The main objective of this paper is to provide a literature review on platform cooperatives, focusing on their social values and benefits. Analysis of the key publications reveals high potential of platform cooperatives as a more ethical and fairer alternative to platform capitalism that create value for their members/co-owners, while creating value for society.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHICSS 2021
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 54th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
EditorsTung X. Bui
Place of PublicationHonolulu, HI
PublisherUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
Pages4128-4137
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780998133140
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Jan 2021
Externally publishedYes
EventHawaii International Conference on System Sciences (54th : 2021) - Honolulu, United States
Duration: 5 Jan 20218 Jan 2021

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
ISSN (Print)1530-1605

Conference

ConferenceHawaii International Conference on System Sciences (54th : 2021)
Abbreviated titleHICSS-54
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHonolulu
Period5/01/218/01/21

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