In a recent article in Salon.com, Robert Reich discusses how the collaborative economy is not helping to advance employment.

Certainly it is the wild, wild west right now in the collaborative economy; safety, insurance, reviews, trust... all of these are part of the conversation.

Despite all of the dangers, the collaborative economy has created a whole new class of vocation: income entrepreneurs. The sharing economy allows people to monetize previously idle assets.

Do you think the collaborative economy is positive or negative? Let us know.