Socio-Economical Aspects of the Collaborative Economy in Slovakia

Gubalova, Jolana and Capkova, Sona and Kokavcova, Dagmar (2021): Socio-Economical Aspects of the Collaborative Economy in Slovakia. Published in:

Abstract

The terms “collaborative economy” or “sharing economy” have been commonly used in recent years to refer to a proliferation of initiatives, business models and forms of work. To observe this significant phenomenon is necessary to take into consideration a new perspective on social, economic, environmental, and political processes that can be created from a number of assets and skills, in innovative ways and at an unprecedented scale. Using of digital technologies for collaboration, communication, coordination, and value creation purposes is included under the same umbrella of the collaborative economy. Market-focused digital innovation is able to disrupt existing business models and support economic activity. The situation in the area of the collaborative economy in Slovakia seems to be different from that of the Western European countries. Data from the area of sharing economy are not registered with the Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic, and there is no analysis examining its impact. We introduce a short summary of case studies examining the collaborative economy platforms in Slovakia and some issues of taxation of the collaborative economy.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Business Models; Collaborative Economy; Digital Platforms; Sharing Economy; Taxation
• Subjects: L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L86 - Information and Internet Services ; Computer Software

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