Tag: gig economy
New study provides unique window on gig economy. Talking about the gig economy is clearly cool. The problem is that commentators use a wide range of definitions, and estimates vary widely not only on the prevalence of gig activity but also the trend. Into this morass comes work from the team at the JP Morgan…
Driving around major U.S. cities, it seems like every other car has a Lyft or Uber logo in the back windshield. These ride-sharing apps are prominent players in the increasingly popular “platform economy,” which links sellers with buyers of their goods and services, from used couches and basement junk to handymen and car rides. This is…
