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TERRA ECONOMICUS

Typology of digital platforms in shared economy


TERRA ECONOMICUS, , Vol. 20 (no. 4),

Our purpose is to develop a typology of digital platforms of the shared economy relying on the literature review. The algorithm of this study includes criticism of previous studies, formulation of the research problem, development of a typology of digital platforms of the shared economy based on existing research and considering the authorsʼelaborations on this topic, as well as the discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of using digital platforms in shared economy. The modern method of bibliography analysis and literature review – PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) is applied. It is shown that different configurations of the shared economy cause the problem of the typology of their digital platforms, considering various levels of interaction between producers and consumers. The digital platforms of shared economy were typified depending on resources (information, material, financial, labor) and levels of interaction between agents involved (authorities, business structures, consumers). We show that digital platforms adopt special management tools, different from those applied in markets, hierarchies, or networks. Therefore, digital platforms create a unique set of challenges for regulatory agencies, employees, and their competitors in the traditional economy. We argue that the typology of digital platforms of the shared economy enables various business models of peer-to-peer interactions and provides an instrument for effective strategic planning in digital platform management.
Citation: Popov E.V., Veretennikova A.Yu. (2022). Typology of digital platforms in shared economy. Terra Economicus 20(4), 45–58 (in Russian). DOI: 10.18522/2073-6606-2022-20-4-45-58
Acknowledgment: The research is supported by the Russian Science Foundation, project № 22-28-01830 “Digital platforms of the shared economy as a tool for activating innovative projects in the social sphere”.


Keywords: digital platforms; shared economy; resources; interaction levels; peer-to-peer interactions; business models

JEL codes: L31; M13; 030

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Publisher: Southern Federal University
Founder: Southern Federal University
ISSN: 2073-6606