After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back Schor Juliet
After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back Schor Juliet The dark side of the gig economy (Uber, Airbnb, etc.) and how to make it equitable for the users and workers…
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After the Gig: How the Sharing Economy Got Hijacked and How to Win It Back Schor Juliet
The dark side of the gig economy (Uber, Airbnb, etc.) and how to make it equitable for the users and workers most exploited.When the "sharing economy" launched a decade ago, proponents claimed that it would transform the experience of work--giving earners flexibility, autonomy, and a decent income. But this novel form of work soon sprouted a dark side: exploited Uber drivers, neighborhoods ruined by Airbnb, racial discrimination, and rising carbon emissions. It was touted as a cure for social isolation and rampant ecological degradation.
Based on nearly a decade of pioneering research, After Several of the most prominent platforms are now faced with existential crises as they prioritize growth over fairness and long-term viability.Nevertheless, the basic model--a peer-to-peer structure augmented by digital tech--holds the potential to meet its original promises.