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Good Work in the Gig Economy - Building a Sustainable App-based Economy

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the current state and future of app-based gig work in this 1-hour 14-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by the gig economy, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about emerging alternative models, including cooperatives and public options, as well as policies aimed at improving gig workers' lives. Hear insights from industry experts Will Coleman, Lexi Gervis, Ligia Guallpa, Adrian Haro, and Shelly Steward as they discuss reimagining platform-based jobs to be sustainable and beneficial for workers. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of gig work and its potential for creating good jobs in the app-based economy.

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Good Work in the Gig Economy: Building a Sustainable App-based Economy


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The Aspen Institute

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