Sharing economy : is Thailand ready for a new form of consumption? | |
| Author | Malek, Johanne Khan |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-15-12 |
| Subject(s) | Consumption (Economics)--Thailand Sharing--Thailand--Economic aspects |
| Note | A research submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-15-12 |
| Abstract | Sharing economy, also referred to as collaborative consumption is an economy based not on ownership but on the sharing of goods or services. It has revolutionized the sectors of transportation and hospitality in the US as well as in Europe. Collaborative e conomy has demonstrated lightning growth and is expected to generate around $335 billion by 2025 (PwC report , 2014 ), leading people to wonder if sharing economy is the next “Big thing”. Yet, there are still very few collaborative consumption businesses in Asia. Thus, this research aims to determine whether or not investors, entrepreneurs and job seekers should consider developing or investing in such kind of business in Thailand and what are the challenges they would have to face. The research is deal ing with digital economy , economic , social , and cultural landscape in Thailand. |
| Year | 2015 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-15-12 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Barbara Igel; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Donyaprueth Krairit;Yuosre Bad; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | EDHEC Business School France - AI; |
| Degree | Research report (M. BA.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2015 |