DEVELOPMENT OF THE COLLABORATIVE ECONOMY IN ROMANIA

This paper focuses on the collaborative economy based on quantitative data.The collaborative economy in Romania has started to develop in recent years, because technology and social change have facilitated connecting people to share their services and resources. The collaborative economy can be a solution for future sustainable development. The main objective of the research is to analyze how the collaborative economy contributes to the sustainable development of Romania. The research methodology includes exploratory analysis of case studies in the private sector and the collaborative economy.The results of the study exemplify that the collaborative economy creates new opportunities for all actors involved in society who need to create an optimal space for its development.