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Thematic Analysis
NewSharing Economy – Thematic Intelligence
The sharing economy is an economic system in which private individuals share assets and services, either free or for a charge, often using a community-based online platform. As the world grows ever more interconnected, the sharing economy is based on ideas of community. Individuals can share assets such as clothes and toys or services such as household skills and insurance. The sharing economy displaces the notion of ownership as individuals can rent rather than buy assets.
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Sector Analysis
Germany Retail Banking: Opportunities and Risks to 2023
Germany’s total loan balances outstanding (including credit card, personal loan, and residential mortgage balances outstanding) recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1% during the review period (2014-18) to reach €1.7tn ($1.9tn). The burden of household debt to GDP growth is lower than other developed nations around the world, as German consumers are more averse to debt and have a higher savings ratio. The German economy is characterized by income and employment growth that has provided a boost in...