Access economy

DEFINITION: 

A business model that gives customers access to goods and services rather than outright ownership. The access economy refers to renting assets on a temporary basis, producing environmental benefits through reduced mass consumption. Companies such as AirBnb, ZipCar and Uber are good examples of the access economy in practice.

See also: Circular economy

See also: Sharing economy

See also: Servitisation

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