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This is a concept that you learn in an intro to economics class in college. People will abuse a free, limited resource. A sharing-based economy doesn't work.
by devmunchies 9y ago
This is a concept that you learn in an intro to economics class in college. People will abuse a free, limited resource. A sharing-based economy doesn't work.
- xvilka 9y agoIt's not an economic issue, it's a human nature. Just most of the people lack morals, no matter what country. Sad, but true.
- tonyedgecombe 9y ago"Just most of the people lack morals" Society wouldn't exist if that were the case, most problems are caused by a minority.
- esturk 9y agoWhat's easier to change? An business model or human nature? Clever people already know not to fight human nature and build their business models around it.
- xvilka 9y agoI'm not saying we should change human nature, it's impossible at the one human life scale. Just correcting this is not exactly an economics. But yes, of course business model should just keep this in mind. Even sharing economy can adapt to this requirement and still be profitable.
- nearmuse 9y agoLived in France for some time, and bike sharing works fairly well. From time to time I've seen vandalized/bad condition/abandoned bikes, but never at the scale described in this article. You authorize something to the tune of 150€ charged from your credit card if bike is not returned on time, which eliminates extreme carelessness. So this is clearly a problem with implementation and said startups, not the sharing economy. There are people who behave like that everywhere.