
Documentary #1: The Sharing Economy?
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The Housing Crisis and the Sharing Economy
This chapter examines the escalating housing crisis in San Francisco, focusing on the effects of short-term rentals like Airbnb and the challenges faced by tenants in rent-controlled units. It discusses Proposition F aimed at regulating illegal conversions of residential homes and the tensions between local regulations and corporate interests in the sharing economy. The chapter also critiques the exploitative nature of platforms like TaskRabbit, drawing historical parallels to early industrial labor practices and emphasizing the need for greater accountability and regulation.
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