Technology

Is the Gig Economy Driving Down Wages?

The growth of the gig economy has brought with it the creation of new platforms that can efficiently match people with jobs. But are these platforms also creating a race to the bottom on wages? We ask SMU Prof Kotaro Hara

The Digital Age is Widening the Inequality Gap

Economists have long been concerned about the widening inequality gap between the wealthiest few per cent and the rest of society, but could the digital age further shift the balance of wealth?

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