The impact of the platform economy on job creation
de Groen, Willem Pieter ; Kilhoffer, Zachary ; Lenaerts, Karolien ; Salez, Nicolas
Intereconomics. Review of European Economic Policy
2017
52
6
November - December
345-351
digital economy ; sharing economy ; labour market ; precarious employment ; employment creation
Economics
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10272-017-0702-7
English
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"Over the past ten years, the platform economy has become a topic of great interest in Europe. It has been cited as a force for economic growth and innovation, lower-cost goods and services, and low-barrier employment opportunities. At the same time, platforms have been criticised for potentially expanding the number of workers in precarious jobs. Thus, stakeholders – including policymakers, social partners, workers and platforms – have sought to better understand the platform economy, as evidenced by the growing body of literature surrounding platform issues."
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