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PointsData & Society Researcher Alexandra Mateescu maps out the inequalities and power dynamics within the gig economy. "As on-demand companies like Handy and online marketplaces like Care.com enter the space of domestic work, ... Read on PointsJuly 2017 -
Academic Article
Wiley Online LibraryJune 2017 -
Academic Article
Washington University Law ReviewD&S researcher Mary Madden, Michele Gilman, D&S affiliate Karen Levy, and D&S fellow Alice Marwick examine how poor Americans are impacted by privacy violations and discuss how to protect digital privacy for the vul... Read on Washington University Law ReviewMarch 2017 -
blog post
NickGrossman.isD&S advisor Nick Grossman discusses trust in the sharing economy. So, fast forward to our refund situation: now I no longer feel like I have any moral high ground to demand a formal close out — in my mind, I was complicit ... Read on NickGrossman.isMarch 2017 -
Academic Article
Columbia Law ReviewRyan Calo and D&S researcher Alex Rosenblat write this analysis of the newly termed 'taking economy' of Uber. Sharing economy firms such as Uber and Airbnb facilitate trusted transactions between strangers on digital platf... Read on Columbia Law ReviewMarch 2017 -
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AnilDash.comD&S advisor Anil Dash discusses Fake Markets that are dominated by few tech companies. Worse, we’ve lost the ability to discern that a short-term benefit for some users that’s subsidized by an unsustainable investment mode... Read on AnilDash.comMarch 2017 -
podcast
Radio NZD&S researcher Alex Rosenblat was interviewed by Radio NZ about Uber and the promises it makes its drivers, i.e. flexible hours and freedom. Read on Radio NZFebruary 2017 -
blog post
PointsD&S post-doctoral scholar Caroline Jack responds to “Gig Work, Online Selling and Home Sharing” from Pew Research Center. "The more that is known about the workers and the work of the on-demand economy, the stronger the ... Read on PointsNovember 2016 -
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PointsDaniel Greene responds to Pew Research Center's report on the gig economy, Gig Work, Online Selling and Home Sharing. Read on PointsNovember 2016 -
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PointsD&S post-doctoral scholar Julia Ticona responds to “Gig Work, Online Selling and Home Sharing” from Pew Research Center. "Contingent work has always been prevalent in communities where workers have been historically excl... Read on PointsNovember 2016