The Gig Economy Works For A Lot Of People. Why Won't Government Just Leave It Alone?
American Viewpoints
English - April 16, 2024 15:43 - 9 minutes - 8.26 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsNews Society & Culture college entrepreneur history personal finance arts author book conservation conservative consumer protection Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Among the recent evolutions in the marketplace is, obviously, the gig economy. From ride shares to delivery services to home repairs, there's a gig app for a variety of services. That's allowed workers to take on side jobs, replace lost jobs, or make extra money in retirement. For regulators and lawmakers, though, it's also looked at as a reason to impose rules on the businesses that run the platforms.
The R Street Institute's Jarrett Dieterle argues against a heavy regulation approach to the emerging gig economy in this discussion, which originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St. Louis.
For more information: https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/counterpoint-when-it-comes-to-the-gig-economy-the-only-thing-to-fear-is-fear-itself/