PwC Report Sees Rise of Consumer ‘Sharing Economy’

USA Today: Nearly 60% of adults say “access is the new ownership,” a nod to the coming boom in the sharing economy, according to a new PwC Consumer Intelligence Series report. That means hot companies ranging from ride-hailing service Uber to house-rental player Airbnb are likely to generate like-minded offspring as consumers look to leverage tech to save money. And 72% said they expect to become part of the sharing ecosystem in the next two years.