Author: Zack He
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Risks and Regulations of the Sharing Economy
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The concept of a sharing economy, which includes businesses such as Uber and Airbnb, enables people to utilize an item or service without acquiring actual ownership. While its increasing popularity brings benefits to users, it nevertheless poses a number of risks. In his recent study, “Share and Share Dislike: The…
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China’s New Internet Policy: A Blessing or a Hurdle?
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China’s policymakers are active in promoting online real-name registration policies, requiring Internet users to disclose their identity and personal information in hopes of creating a more inter-connected society. The increase in Internet supervision has led to discussions on freedom of speech and online privacy. In their academic paper titled “Real-Name…