The Sharing Economy in Practice in the Czech Republic: A Small Post-Communist Economy

Tetrevova, Libena (2021): The Sharing Economy in Practice in the Czech Republic: A Small Post-Communist Economy. Published in:

Abstract

The sharing economy represents a new business model which has been experiencing an unprecedented and increasing boom. However, differences are evident in the development of the sharing economy between individual continents and even countries, this being to the detriment of less developed countries such as post-communist countries. The aim of the study is to present a model of the sharing economy from the point of view of the practical experience of a small post-communist economy: the Czech Republic. An explanation of how the term sharing economy is defined and understood in a national context is provided in the chapter, and alternative types of the sharing economy which are applied in this country are specified. Discussion is presented of the key issues of an economic and legislative nature which are dealt with in the context of the model of the sharing economy in this country. Key and other major players in the sharing economy in the Czech Republic are also presented, and the scope of the sharing economy in this country is analysed and evaluated. The development of the sharing economy is discussed in relation to the opportunities and threats associated with this phenomenon.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Accommodation Sharing; Car-Sharing; Collaborative Economy; Collaborative Finance; Platform Economy; Ride-Sharing; Sharing Economy
• Subjects: L - Industrial Organization > L8 - Industry Studies: Services > L86 - Information and Internet Services ; Computer Software

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