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Podcast: American Viewpoints
Episode: The Gig Economy Works For A Lot Of People. Why Won't Government Just Leave It Alone?
Description: Among the recent evolutions in the marketplace is, obviously, the gig economy. From ride shares to delivery services to home repairs, there's a gig app for a variety of services. That's allowed workers to take on side jobs, replace lost jobs, or make extra money in retirement. For regulators and lawmakers, though, it's also looked at as a reason to impose rules on the businesses that run the platforms.
The R Street Institute's Jarrett Dieterle argues against a heavy regulation approach to the emerging gig economy in this discussion, which originally aired on NewsTalk STL in St. Louis.
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