The prosumer and the productivity paradox.

The writer outlines a strategy for simplifying the service economy by converting full-blown services as much as possible from professional providers to aides and even consumers. Some examples of where such a strategy has been successful include ATMs, self-service gas stations, do-it-yourself home r...

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Publicado en:Social Policy Vol. 28; no. 4; pp. 10 - 15
Autor principal: Banks, Erik
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Labor Neighbor Research & Training Center Summer98
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