Gig economy

Geraint Harvey, Naveena Prakasam and Refat Shakirzhanov

A chapter in Elgar Encyclopedia of Transport and Society, 2025, pp 174-175 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The gig economy refers to a facet of the broader economy wherein the relationship between worker and organisation is strictly transactional, specific, and variable. Work assignments are commonly issued and monitored by technology via digital platforms. The gig economy is a divisive concept, with advocates highlighting the worker benefits in terms of autonomy, flexibility, and diverse income opportunities. Critics highlight the individualising aspects of the gig economy, as well as focus on the relationship between organisations and workers that may constitute ‘false self-employment’, whereby control is exerted over gig workers via algorithmic management practices and surveillance.

Keywords: Gig economy; Platform work; Insecurity; False self-employment; Underemployment; Algorithm (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035330515
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