The present study identifies, describes and assesses in detail opportunities and threats for the Circular Economy arising from E-commerce. A broad literature research and direct stakeholder input led to the identification of 18 opportunities and 23 threats for the Circular Economy, allocated to ...
In dieser Sondierungsstudie werden Verbraucheraspekte in Verbindung mit fünf OnlineMärkten von Peer-to-Peer-Plattformen untersucht: (Wieder-)Verkauf von Waren; Teilen/Ausleihen von Gütern, Teilen/Anmieten von Unterkünften; Anbieten/Nutzen von Mitfahrgelegenheiten; Gelegenheitsarbeiten. Nach Schä...
The sharing economy and online P2P markets are rapidly growing phenomena that could empower consumers by allowing peer suppliers/providers to monetise under-utilised resources, on the one hand, and by making goods and services more afforda-ble for peer consumers, on the other hand. The emergence...
The objective of Task 1 is to provide an indication of the economic importance of the five P2P markets analysed in the study, as well as the different P2P business models used. These objectives are met by analysing the services and characteristics of 485 P2P platforms based in the EU and Norway,...
As a part of a wider study, which aims to identify the main issues for consumers in online peer-to-peer (P2P) markets, the current survey provides quantitative insights into the usage, experience, perceptions, problems and behaviour of peer consumers and peer providers on online P2P platforms. T...
This study explores consumer issues in five online peer to peer platform markets: (Re)sale of Goods; Sharing/renting of goods, Sharing/renting accommodation; Sharing/hiring rides; and Odd jobs. The study estimates that 191m citizens across the EU-28 spend EUR 27.9 billion per year on online P2P ...
The aims of Task 4 were: 1. To assess the level of clarity and transparency of information on online peer-to-peer (P2P) platforms; 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of self-regulatory mechanisms that platforms implement for trust building, verification of information, complaint handling, redress ...
The odometer readings of second-hand cars traded across the EU are manipulated more frequently than those of vehicles traded on national markets. Odometer fraud is difficult to track and leaves no trace. This incurs costs and creates challenges on the EU internal market. It can also impact EU ro...
À l’heure actuelle, la manipulation du compteur kilométrique reste une pratique abusive largement répandue dans l’Union européenne et touche presque tous les marchés des véhicules d’occasion des États membres. La présente étude examine les moyens d’améliorer la situation en exposant les meilleur...