Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Άυλα Αγαθά και ΑνταγωνισμόςLibrary of the School of Law
Author:
Christodoulaki Georgia
Supervisors info:
Μικρουλέα Αλεξάνδρα, Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια Νομικής Σχολής Ε.Κ.Π.Α.
Κινινή Ευθυμία, Λέκτορας, Νομική Σχολή Ε.Κ.Π.Α.
Μαστρομανώλης Εμμανουήλ, Λέκτορας, Νομική Σχολή Ε.Κ.Π.Α.
Original Title:
Ζητήματα ανταγωνισμού στην εποχή της Συνεργατικής Οικονομίας (Sharing Economy)
Translated title:
Competition Law in the era of Sharing Economy
Summary:
This paper analyzes the competition issues arisen since the emerge of the new economic model of Sharing Economy, as this disruptive innovation evolved in recent years. The main focus of the paper is put on the two leaders of this economy, Uber and Airbnb, which have already gained significant power in the global market, and the legal nature of their operations. Competition law issues, unfair commercial practice concerns and regulatory challenges arising from the abovementioned platforms' operation and this new economic model in general are thoroughly discussed.
Main subject category:
Law and Legislation
Other subject categories:
Commercial Law
Keywords:
Sharing Economy, Competition Law, Unfair Commercial Practises, Regulation, Digital Platforms, EU Law
