The Zero Marginal Cost Society

The Internet of Things, the Collaborative Commons, and the Eclipse of Capitalism

The capitalist era is gradually giving way to a global collaborative commons driven by extreme technological efficiency and productivity. As internet connectivity, renewable energy systems, and automated manufacturing advance, the marginal cost of producing many goods and services approaches zero. This shift transforms ownership models toward shared access and collaborative networks across society. Jeremy Rifkin explores the structural evolution of market capitalism and the rise of a new economic paradigm.

by Jeremy Rifkin

Palgrave MacMillan · First published 2014 · 356 pages