Digital Entrepreneurship and the Sharing Economy 2021002122, 2021002123, 9780367472405, 9781003036821

Table of contents :
Cover
Half Title
Series Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Figures
Tables
Contributors
Foreword
Introduction
Definitions of the Sharing Economy in this Book
The Transition to Digital Entrepreneurship
Digital Entrepreneurship in the Sharing Economy: A Paradigmatic Shift
Entrepreneurship with Big Platforms and Reduced Transaction Costs: Challenges and Opportunities
The Structure of this Book
Summary of the Aims and Approach of the Present Book
References
Part I Conceptualisation of Digital Entrepreneurship and Sharing Economy
1 Regional Sharing-Economy Entrepreneurs and the Diversity of Their Business Models
Introduction
Literature Review
Business Models in the Platform-Based Sharing Economy
Entrepreneurship in the Platform-Based Sharing Economy
Regional Sharing-Economy Entrepreneurs in the Existent empirical Research
Methodology and Research Design
Research Design and Sampling Process
Methodology and Data Analysis
Empirical Analysis
The Entrepreneurship and Business Venture of Regional sharing-Economy Entrepreneurs
The Business Model and Its Digital Platform
The Regional-National-Global Scales for the Regional-National-Global-Sharing-Economy Entrepreneurs
Discussion
Conclusions and Managerial Implications
Acknowledgement
References
2 Digital Subsistence Entrepreneurs in Developed Countries: Opportunities and Limitations of Peer-To-Peer Platforms
Introduction
The Resurgence of Subsistence Entrepreneurship in Developed Countries
A Historical Perspective
How Did P2P Platforms Allow Subsistence Entrepreneurs to Reappear in Developed Countries?
Benefits of P2P Platforms for Subsistence Entrepreneurs
Economic Benefits
Relational and Symbolic Benefits
Increase in Life Satisfaction
A Transition Status Towards Entrepreneurship
Limitations of P2P Platforms for Subsistence Entrepreneurs
Do P2P Platforms Really Improve Deprived People’s Lives or Exploit Them?
Do P2P Platforms Mitigate All Barriers Impeding Access to Entrepreneurship?
Are People Operating On P2P Platforms Real Entrepreneurs?
Discussion
Defining and Acknowledging the Heterogeneity of Digital subsistence Entrepreneurs
Recommendations to Support Subsistence Digital Entrepreneurship On Buy-And-Sell Platforms
Notes
References
3 Digital Entrepreneurship Across P2P, B2C and B2B Contexts: A Bibliometric Analysis Deconstructing Extant Research On Sharing Economy Business Models
Introduction
Theoretical Underpinnings of the Main Concepts
Digital Business Models
Sharing Economy
Methodology
Search Procedure and Sample
Three-Phase Analysis
Findings
Descriptive and Bibliometric Analysis
Content Analysis
The P2P Sharing Economy Business Model
The B2C Sharing Economy Business Model
The B2B Sharing Economy Business Model
Discussion
Conclusion
References
4 The Sharing Economy as an Entrepreneurial Evolution of Electronic Commerce
Introduction
Sharing Economy as Commerce
The Evolution of the Sharing Economy
E-commerce, Social Commerce and Sharing Commerce
Research Design
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Findings
Analysis and Discussion
Concluding Remarks, Limitations and Future Research
Bibliography
Part II Digital Entrepreneurship and Sharing Economy: Various Cases and Contexts
5 Asymmetries of Local Economic Impacts of Digital Entrepreneurship in Denmark: The Case of Airbnb
Introduction
Theoretical Framework of Digital Entrepreneurship and the Sharing Economy
Collection and Processing of Data
Airbnb Data Source
Variables in Airbnb Dataset
Method of Data Transformation and Stylised Facts
Methodology for Evaluating Airbnb Impacts On Regional Economies
Economic Effects From Airbnb Tourists: City Versus Peripheral Regions
Conclusion
References
6 How Can Digital Entrepreneurship Address Social Issues?: The Case of Ekoharita in Fighting Ecological Disruption
Introduction
Literature Review
Sharing Economy Platforms
Digital Entrepreneurship
Methodology
Data and Collection Procedures
The Research Setting: The Digital Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Turkey
Findings
Identifying the Problem and Developing Aims
Driving Values
Motivation; If Not Monetary, Then What?
Coverage
Work, Organisation and Governance
Discussion and Conclusion
Notes
References
7 Fostering Open Innovation in Digital Startups: An Explorative Study of Norwegian Coworking Spaces
Introduction
Related Work
Coworking Spaces
Open Innovation
Open Innovation and Coworking Spaces
Theoretical Framework
Research Methodology
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Results
RQ1: To What Extent Does Open Innovation Occur for Digital Startups in the Context of Coworking Space?
Pillar 1: Knowledge and Technology Sourcing Activities
Pillar 2: Sources of Innovation
Pillar 3: Human Capital
Pillar 4: Intellectual Property Protection
Taking Away
RQ2: What Is the Role of Coworking Spaces in Fostering open Innovation in Digital Startups?
Pillar 1: Knowledge and Technology Sourcing
Pillar 2: Sources of Knowledge
Pillar 3: Human Capital
Taking Away – the Importance of Events
Discussions
The Refined Model of Open Innovation in Coworking Spaces
Implications for Sharing Economy
Conclusions
Notes
References
8 Gigging with An MBA: When Elite Workers Join the “Gig Economy for Finance People”
Gigging with An MBA: When Elite Workers Join the “Gig Economy for Finance People”
The Future of Work and Push/Pull of Entrepreneurship
Exclusive Platforms and Defining Elite Gig Workers
Research Methodology
Findings
New Money: “A Gig Economy for Finance People”
Needed and Necessary: “Why Am I Putting Up with This?”
Networking: “Expand at Least the Reach of What We’re Doing…. Put Our Profiles Out There”
New Career/Pivot: “It Wasn’t as Easy as Changing Roles in My 20s”
Potential Entrepreneurship: “one Foot Out the Door”
Conclusion
References
9 Coworking Spaces in the Sharing Economy: Examples From an Emerging Country
Introduction
Literature Review
Coworking Spaces: A New Model in the Sharing Economy
Benefits of Coworking Spaces
Coworking Spaces in Turkey
Research Method
Research Design and Sampling
Data Collection Method, Data Collection Instrument, and Analysis
Findings
Benefits of the Coworking Spaces
Conclusions
References
Part III Governance and Legal Structure
10 The EU Legal-Regulatory Framework for Digital Entrepreneurs in the Sharing Economy
Introduction
The Sharing Economy
Digital Entrepreneurship and the Law: Terminology and Methodology
Governance of the Sharing Economy
Governance of the Platform ‘Per Se’
Regulation and the Service Provider
Gig Economy Issues
Contract and the P2B Regulation
Consumer Acquis and Other Applicable Rules
Conclusion
Notes
References
11 U.S. Securities Crowdfunding: A Way to Economic Inclusion for Low-Income Entrepreneurs?
Introduction
Research Method
Theoretical Framework and Analysis
The Contextual Economic Role of the Financially Disadvantaged Entrepreneur
The Promise of Crowdfunding for Financially Disadvantaged entrepreneurs
Discussion
Barriers to the Success of U.S. Securities Crowdfunding for Low-Income Entrepreneurs
Expense of Regulatory Compliance
Offering Risk
Regulatory Complexity
Potential Federal Legislative and Regulatory Solutions
Potential State Regulatory Solutions
Potential Market-Based Solutions
Conclusion
References
Index