asset是什么意思？

It is the most prominent example of a huge new "sharing economy", in which people rent beds, cars, boats and other assets directly from each other, co-ordinated via the internet.

But technology has reduced transaction costs, making sharing assets cheaper and easier than ever—and therefore possible on a much larger scale

The big change is the availability of more data about people and things, which allows physical assets to be divided and consumed as services.

Owners make money from underused assets

Large companies have a difficult time switching into new markets because there is a temptation to put existing assets into the new businesses.

They find it costly to give up their existing assets

In a 2011 USPS case study, the agency emphasized its massive infrastructure as a "unique federal asset" to be called upon in a disaster or terrorist attack.

Globally, knowing more than one language is viewed as an asset and even a necessity in many areas.

Young people no longer look upon skill as an important asset.

They sell stocks and other assets.

They suffer great losses in stocks, property and other assets

Some scientists believe that the rise in carbon levels means that the Amazon and other rain forests in Asia and Africa may go from being assets in the battle against rising temperatures to liabilities.