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How the Sharing Economy Works

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In some places, people forgo buying things to rent what they need from complete strangers. Learn about the sharing economy from HowStuffWorks.

Is a free market "free" if it's regulated?

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A free market is subject to peaks and troughs in a bustling or failing economy -- no one regulates it. Learn how a free market works and theories behind it.

How Will Panhandlers Fare as Our Economy Goes Cashless?

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Does the trend toward a cash-free payment society have an impact on panhandlers? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Which Medical Services Are Overused and Underused?

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Why are some medical services overused and others underused? HowStuffWorks Now investigates.

Like Airbnb But for Work: Rent Your Home as Office Space

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HowStuffWorks Now looks at a new twist in the sharing economy: renting your home for office space.

When Car Sharing and Pets Converge

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We live in a sharing economy. And a pet-loving economy. So what happens when the two collide? Learn more about pets and carsharing at HowStuffWorks.

Do You Know Where These Company Headquarters Are Located?

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Just how well do you know the companies that provide your favorite products and services? How well do you know all of the corners of the world? Put your knowledge of geography and industry to the ultimate test with this challenging corporate quiz!

Can You Match These Famous Brands to Their Country of Origin?

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Life would be a dull place without video games, gummy bears, yogurt and fast cars. And if you don't know what country invented gummy bears, you're disrespecting one of Earth's greatest creations. Can you tell us the countries where the famous brands in this quiz were founded?

How Green are Automotive Lithium-Ion Batteries?

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Fossil fuels (like gasoline and diesel) are running out and getting a bad rap for nasty tailpipe emissions -- and rightly so. Learn more about how green are automotive lithium-ion batteries.

How Recessions Work

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What goes up must come down: Periodic recessions are a natural part of any nation's economic cycle. Find out exactly what a recession is, how it happens and what can turn it around.

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