This New Economy Does Not Work Like The Old One
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4 min readApr 21, 2024
In the U.S., full-time work fell by 6,000 jobs, while part-time work increased by 691,000.
Why it matters: Employment is shifting globally, favoring self-employed gig workers.
- Gig work in the U.S. contributed to the 5.2% increase in multiple job holders as inflation makes it hard to purchase food and other necessities [1].
