TechNet Statement on Federal Trade Commission’s Sharing Economy Report

Washington, D.C. — TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of innovation economy CEOs and senior executives, issued the following statement on the release of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) sharing economy report. The following can be attributed to Linda Moore, president and CEO of TechNet.

“Throughout the country, sharing economy platforms are creating flexible job opportunities, driving economic growth, and encouraging competition. TechNet welcomes the FTC’s report on the sharing economy and its analysis of the competitive benefits that these innovative platforms provide. This report demonstrates why it’s critical to advance policies that allow sharing economy platforms to compete on a level playing field with traditional industry participants.”