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This project investigates the development of the online gig economy, focusing on how education and labor-market institutions influence specialization in gig work. It aims to create a new theory to understand the dynamics of this global labor market and explore the potential for national regulations to protect workers.
The 'gig economy', where workers are hired through internet platforms to complete a one-time service task (a 'gig'), is growing into a major labour market.
Yet, we still lack a theory of how it develops.
Its online part, including tasks to be completed at the computer (e.g. programming or translations), constitutes the first truly global labour market.
Faced with unprecedented competition, most gig workers offer their services at low rates that do not allow for insurances or building up pensions…
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