Uber-Positive : Why Americans Love the Sharing Economy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Meyer, Jared.

Series:

Encounter Intelligence

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / New Business Enterprises.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (22 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Uber-Positive

Place of Publication:

New York : Encounter Books, 2016.

Summary:

Entire industries are being transformed, consumers have more power than ever before, and people are finding new ways to earn a living—even in today's slow economic recovery. All of these improvements stem from the rise of the so-called sharing economy. Even in the face of these benefits, innovation is in danger of being suppressed because of overzealous government regulation that protects existing businesses—all behind the façade of consumer safety. This book chronicles Uber's battle against the New York City taxi industry and its supporters in the government. It also shows the need to stand up for entrepreneurs and the vast benefits that they provide for consumers. As innovators tirelessly work to drive the economy forward, too often regulators function as annoying backseat drivers or roadblocks.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

What Is the Sharing Economy?

The Rise (and Fall) of a Taxi King

A Service for the 99 Percent

The Guise of Public Safety

Who Are Uber Drivers?

The Future of Work

Embracing Permissionless Innovation

Copyright.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781594039027

159403902X

OCLC:

973769983