@conference{itaa 2822, author = {Jung Mee Mun}, title = {Collaborative Consumers: Meaning of Sharing, Renting, and Swapping Online}, volume = {71}, year = {2014}, url = {https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/itaa/article/id/2822/}, issue = {1}, abstract = {<p>Collaborative consumption is a system of sharing, lending, trading, renting, or swapping of goods, information, and resources that is a profitable alternative to traditional ownership-based consumption (Botsman & Rogers, 2010). With development of the Internet and mobile technology, collaborative consumption today can occur with strangers located anywhere in the world, thus enabling collaborative consumers to enjoy nearly unlimited access to a variety of goods.</p>}, month = {1}, keywords = {sharing,renting,Collaborative,swapping}, issn = {2769-0512}, publisher={Iowa State University Digital Press}, journal = {International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings} }