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Gig economy
Introduction
Pros
Pro 1: The gig economy offers job flexibility.
Pro 2: The gig economy provides extra income.
Pro 3: The gig economy provides society with immediate access to specialized workers.
Cons
Con 1: The gig economy creates job insecurity.
Con 2: The gig economy lacks traditional job benefits.
Con 3: The gig economy is built on worker exploitation.
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Is the gig cconomy good for us?
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