political science / public policy / economic policy

"The "sharing economy," or the "collaborative consumption economy,"...[involves] an economic system that revolves around sharing human and physical resources. This new aspect to the economy, Steven Hill argues, is a dead end for U.S. workers, as well as for the national economy"--Provided by publisher.

Illuminates the effects of economic inequality, revealing how this process is increasing poverty levels in America. Describes the efforts of individuals to get by in today's fractured economy and outlines reforms that can combat poverty levels and level out economic inequality.