Sharing Economy in Developing Countries: A Bibliometric Review and Future Research Agenda

The study aims to map the research elements and evolution of the extant literature on the sharing economy in developing countries through a bibliometric analysis of 326 publications and a content analysis of the most cited publications. It informs about the trends, influential contributors, and thematic underpinnings of research in the area. Trust gaps, information asymmetry, lack of infrastructure, and access and regulatory issues are identified as challenges facing the growth of a sharing economy in developing nations. Future research avenues and implications have been indicated.

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Journal of Developing Societies
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2026-03-16
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https://doi.org/10.1177/0169796x261424990
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Sharing Economy and Platforms
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Sharing Economy in Developing Countries: A Bibliometric Review and Future Research Agenda

Meenakshi Handa, Amit Sharma, Ronika Bhalla
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Sharing Economy and Platforms
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Sharing Economy in Developing Countries: A Bibliometric Review and Future Research Agenda

Meenakshi Handa, Amit Sharma, Ronika Bhalla
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Abstract

The study aims to map the research elements and evolution of the extant literature on the sharing economy in developing countries through a bibliometric analysis of 326 publications and a content analysis of the most cited publications. It informs about the trends, influential contributors, and thematic underpinnings of research in the area. Trust gaps, information asymmetry, lack of infrastructure, and access and regulatory issues are identified as challenges facing the growth of a sharing economy in developing nations. Future research avenues and implications have been indicated.

Journal of Developing Societies
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (IN)
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