This course explores the future of the gig economy, focusing on the impact of the pandemic on gig workers globally and the policies needed to provide them with safety nets. The syllabus covers topics such as informal jobs, the gig economy, the impact of COVID-19, livable wages, digital nomads, platform work, and the French model. The course aims to discuss what actions should be taken and avoided in this evolving work landscape. The intended audience includes individuals interested in labor market trends, policy-making, and the future of work.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Informal Jobs
Delivery Hero
Papaya
The Gig Economy
Impact of COVID19
Are wages livable
What should we do
What we should avoid
Digital nomads
Good platform work
The future of work
French model
Uber for you
Exploitation
Taught by
World Economic Forum
