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“A Give and A Take”: Lived Experiences in a Real Sharing Economy

Year: 2015

Type: dissertation

Abstract: This thesis contrasts a “real” sharing economy with the commonly held understanding of this new mode of exchange. By examining the lived experiences within a successful example of sharing, we can see its true value and acknowledge where other businesses fall short. Based on in-depth interviews with users of freecycle.org, this thesis illustrates the importance of motivation within a real sharing economy, highlighting the existence of generalized reciprocity, the value of community, and altruism between members of this gifting platform.

Source: Scholarship - Claremont (Claremont Colleges)

Author: Lauren F Phipps

Institution: Claremont Colleges

Language: English

Topic: Sharing Economy and Platforms

Subfield: Marketing

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1017040969

Cites: 42

Cited by: 1

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