EUPOLICY LABwithVP Jyrki Katainen and DG GROW

A vision for the EU “Sharing Economy”The foresight project explores the current development, future potential and possible development, future potential and possible challenges for the EU created by the so called challenges for the EU created by the so called 'sharing' or 'collaborative' economy. 'sharing' or 'collaborative' economy.

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HowIncluding diversity of players and perspectives to capture the complexity

To explore the future of the 'sharing economy' in a systemic, open and imaginative way, four possible future scenarios for 2030 will be developed. The scenario analysis will be complemented by 3-4 case studies covering some of the areas in which the 'sharing economy' models have been particularly relevant (e.g. mobility or the use of space) or promise further expansion (e.g. digital currencies). A combination of desk research, interviews, focus groups and other techniques will be used and feed into interactive workshops and meetings with experts and stakeholder groups taking place between October 2015 and February 2016.

WhyExploring the future to inform today's policy-making

The so called 'sharing economy' has grown considerably in recent years. While promising resource efficiency, economic growth and social innovation, it also chal-lenges regulatory frameworks for con-sumer protection and employment, the current fiscal models as well as estab-lished economic operators. Moving the debate towards longer-term consider-ations and including diverse stakeholders in the process will facilitate the develop-ment of a more comprehensive view of the 'sharing economy' in the EU.

WhatUnderstanding the 'sharing economy' and its possible futures

The project will support the development of a common European Commission vision for the 'sharing economy'. Is it a temporary development contingent on a coincidence of factors such as technological and social innovation, environmental awareness, economic crisis and rising inequalities? Or is it an important element of broader socio-economic transformations with long-lasting implications for employment, economic growth, public services, sustainability and social values? The EU Policy Lab team will explore possible trajectories of the 'sharing economy' towards 2030 and their socio-economic implications. The work will inform strategic orientations and EU policy actions.

ContactFor more information emailJRC-DDG-02-FBIU@ec.europa.euor call +32 229-58650

SHARING ECONOMY

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LODGING ANDSPACE SHARING

MOBILITY

PERSONALSERVICES

CONTENT SHARING

ACCESS TO GOODS

FINANCE

Technology

Policy

SocietyEconomy

diversificationof income

business models

taxationnew work patterns

Environment

Bitcoin

Ethereum

Kickstarter

GoteoCraigslist

eBayYerdle

Freecycle

Streetbank

level playing field

displacement of poor

trust and social valuedata sharing

access vs sharing

community building

Airbnb

Flipkey

digital contentmusic

video photo

applications and OS’s

comments

ratings

audiotext

derivative contentdigitized content

RefugeesWelcome

Couchsurfing and house swapping

Boutique hotels

Labour for lodgingJustPark

ShareDeskUber

LystBlaBlaCar

Autoshare

ZipCar

Car2Go

Public buildings and space

"touristification"

high risk and volatility

reputation

data as commodity

access vs ownership

sustainability vs profit

communities and trust

resource scarcity

demographic and social change

unemployment

economic crisis

Education andpersonal development

Technical support

Household work

Listminut

Mila

TaskRabbit

Homejoy

Handy

Zaarly

Instacart

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