GP TMJC 2023 StraitsTimes Primer 11 - Sharing Economy

THE SHARING ECONOMY W e l c o m e t o t h e P r i m e r s e r i e s . H e r e y o u w i l l f i n d t h e w e e k l y P r i m e r a r t i c l e s a n d s o m e c u r a t e d r e s o u r c e s t o s u p p o r t t e a c h i n g a n d l e a r n i n g . I n t h i s i s s u e , l e t ’s c o n s i d e r t h e e x t e n t t o w h i c h p a r t i c i p a t i o n i n t h e s h a r i n g e c o n o m y s h o u l d b e e n c o u r a g e d . explore characteristics of the sharing economy; and examine the opportunities and challenges presented by the sharing economy. In this issue, we will: ST-MOE News Outreach Programme 2023 Primer Resource 11 of 12 Scan or click on the QR code to access the primer. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 11/12

Watch this video to find out how certain sectors are being disrupted by the sharing economy and why investors are caring about sharing. disruptions to industry Sectors Read this article to find out more about the impact of big money on the sharing economy, and its effects on consumers. Effects on consumers BACKGROUND Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 11/12 Read this article to learn about how the sharing economy can be lucrative but has its associated risks. Risks of the Sharing economy

A Shift from its Ideals Crespo and Ollala argue that, despite its name, the sharing economy has drifted from its ideals of inclusivity and sustainability. Appeal of the Sharing Economy Menon discusses how the pandemic has increased the appeal of the sharing economy, especially to millennials in Singapore. To what extent does the sharing economy present benefits or pose challenges to society? How far do you agree with the perspectives and how does each writer’s view support or challenge the others? As you read these articles, consider the following: PERSPECTIVES Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 11/12 Rethinking the Sharing Economy Ramizo asserts that companies in the sharing economy should be held accountable for mitigating their negative social impact.

OTHER ST RESOURCES Is the Sharing Economy a Sham? What does Singapore's SharingEconomy look like? ST GPRESOURCES ST IBRESOURCES How does the Sharing EconomyImprove Livelihoods? EXTEND YOUR UNDERSTANDING: RESOURCES FOR BLENDED LEARNING Scan or click on these QR codes for more information. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 11/12

Organised in conjunction with the Primer season (over 12 weeks from 20 March to 7 August) READING CAMPAIGN GABRIEL ABRAHAM SUKOTJO MEGAN ONG SWEE YEE JIA LINYING ANNA CHEN MING TAN TONG CHIN FENG RAYNA AMELIA BINTE MOHD RAMLEE LIM YI HERN, XZAVIER LIM ZHE JUN ACS(I) CJC DHS EJC HCI JPJC MI NYJC NJC RVHS SAJC SOTA SSP SJI TMJC TJC VJC YIJCSENTHIL KUMAR PRIYADHARSHINI NANAMI LOW YING SHIEN JOYCE OW EN TING JANNATUL NAIMAH BINTE NOR IDHAM RUSSELL YOM ZHENYI WEE EN XUN, GABRIEL LISA KEI YAMADA SHYANNE SIM JING YING WONG ZI TIAN One winner per school per week* Winners are determined based on the total number of articles read in each week. Each winner will receive a prize from SPH Media Limited. The top three students who read the most articles over the 12 weeks will be identified from the weekly winners and they will receive attractive prizes from SPH Media Limited! The school with the highest average number of articles read during the Primer season will also be announced at the end of the campaign. Preliminary RounDS *Past winners will not be eligible in the following weeks but will qualify for the final round. Final Round WEEK 10 READING CHAMPS! ISABELLE LOO AI QI CHIN YI CONG AFTEN CORDELIA SIM ASRJC ACJC NUS High RIZHANG AIJIA SELVAKUMAR VIGNESHWARAN

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