The rise of the gig economy as an emerging reality

Its potential disruption and the need to find answers to its challenges

Jean-Michel Bonvin, University of Geneva
Maria M. Mexi, University of Geneva

The “gig economy” represents an emerging phenomenon with the potential of disrupting traditional labour market arrangements and forms of labour representation in Europe and around the world. While the academic and policy debate is still polarized, we put forward a more balanced and comprehensive perspective drawing on new cross-country evidence.