The impact of crowdsourcing on the economy
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Frederic De MeyerFeb 18, 2011 10:59 am GMT1561 views
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A thought experiment on how crowdsourcing affects the economy
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Gives an excerpt of the growth and evolution of the model
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Crowdfunding and new finance models are coming. Some parties might want to delay them, but they cannot stop them. Now it is more important than ever to find new models for the future of work,...
Here are two key points to show how the current form of crowdfunding has strengthened and will continue to strengthen the economy: 1) Removing the gatekeepers; and 2) The funding is going...
Founded in 2010, the industry website, Crowdsourcing.org, is a neutral organization dedicated solely to crowdsourcing and crowdfunding. As one of the most influential and credible authorities in the crowdsourcing space, Crowdsourcing.org is recognized worldwide for its intellectual capital, crowdsourcing and crowdfunding practice expertise and unbiased thought leadership.
