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Meet the German Couple Finding Roommates for Europe’s Refugees

So far, 122 Germans and Austrians have opened their homes through the Airbnb-like service.

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Research Suggests Uber Might Be Making Our Roads Safer

A new report points to some encouraging news when it comes to the popular car service’s effect on DUI-related deaths.

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Waffle House Teams Up With “Uber for Packages”

How can FedEx compete against bacon and pancakes?

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Survey Says: Airbnb Is Great! (Until the Neighbors Start Doing It)

The “not in my backyard” crowd has a thing or two to say to their room-renting neighbors.

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A New Financial Resource for Entrepreneurs and Freelancers in the Sharing Economy

With the trend of self-employment and freelancing on a sharp rise (now one in three employees in the U.S.), there are a lot of questions popping up about how to make money in this new business marketplace.

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Why Businesses Are Turning to Car-Sharing for Company Cars

Instead of companies investing in their own vehicles, employees have access to WeGo cars at anytime. Employees can unlock the cars with the WeGo app and a manager's permission.

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Why the Sharing Economy is Important for Disaster Response

A unique and detailed survey funded by the Rockefeller Foundation confirms the important role that social and community bonds play vis-à-vis...

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What This Shape-Shifting Bike Can Teach the Shareable Economy

How long did you have your first bike? Since kids tend to grow a couple of inches every year, it usually isn't long before a bike that fits...

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Why Good Fences Make Bad Neighbors: Annie Leonard's Backyard Commune

When my daughter was in second grade, a friend invited her to come skiing at Lake Tahoe. She begged me to go, but not being a skiier myself, I...

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Sharing Is Hard: Airbnb Is Awesome But Often Illegal in New York City

Why isn't it more obvious that many Airbnb listings are illegal?

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Bikeshares and Liability: Answering the Sharing Economy's Legal Questions

As the sharing economy continues to grow, questions about regulation, liability, and the economic value of ownership are cropping up.