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'Sharing economy' reshaping markets

Uber is the best known platform in this phenomenon, having reached a valuation of US$40 billion

Published Wed, Feb 4, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Washington

WANT to make a bit of extra cash driving strangers around in your car, taking care of someone's dog, renting your apartment or cooking a meal?

Welcome to the sharing economy.

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