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麻豆社 Minute: On the "gig" economy
From couriers and ride-hailing drivers to video producers, the so-called "gig" economy is growing. In these jobs, instead of a regular wage, workers get paid for the individual tasks they do, such as a food delivery or a car journey. For some it's flexible part-time work, for others it's a recipe for insecurity and exploitation. So what impact is it having on the labour market? The 麻豆社's Nick Robinson meets the CEO of TaskRabbit Stacy Brown-Philpot in Silicon Valley.
(Photo: Nick Robinson with the CEO of TaskRabbit Stacy Brown-Philpot, Credit: 麻豆社)
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