# Prof. Arun Sundararajan is interviewed about his research on the sharing economy

1 Faculty News March 16, 2015 ![Fast Company logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/uat_026723.jpg?itok=PGORMP3v)>

Excerpt from [Fast CoExist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3043531/how-the-sharing-economy-could-help-the-poorest-among-us) -- "More broadly, the research shows how encouraging sharing in cities might lead to 'inclusive' growth, not just privilege higher-income groups. 'Cities can view nurturing peer-to-peer platforms with being consistent with inclusive growth,' [Sundararajan](http://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/arun-sundararajan) says in an interview. 'It's not about supporting the tech sector. It's going to improve your economy in a way that benefits below-median consumers most.'"

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