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Economics
Specialized Areas and Emerging Topics
Ridesharing and Platform Economy
1. Introduction to the Platform Economy
2. Economic Principles of Digital Platforms
3. Ridesharing Business Model Analysis
4. Major Ridesharing Platforms
5. User Experience Design
6. Gig Economy and Labor Dynamics
7. Technology and Data Systems
8. Regulatory Environment
9. Urban and Social Impact
10. Future Trends and Developments
6.
Gig Economy and Labor Dynamics
6.1.
Nature of Gig Work
6.1.1.
Flexibility and Autonomy
6.1.2.
Income Characteristics
6.1.3.
Work Schedule Patterns
6.1.4.
Multiple Platform Participation
6.2.
Algorithmic Management
6.2.1.
Automated Task Assignment
6.2.2.
Performance Monitoring
6.2.3.
Behavioral Nudging
6.2.4.
Rating Systems Impact
6.3.
Worker Classification Issues
6.3.1.
Independent Contractor Model
6.3.2.
Employee Classification Arguments
6.3.3.
Legal Tests and Criteria
6.3.4.
Regulatory Variations
6.4.
Labor Rights and Protections
6.4.1.
Benefits Access
6.4.2.
Social Safety Net Coverage
6.4.3.
Workplace Protections
6.4.4.
Collective Bargaining Rights
6.5.
Worker Organizing Efforts
6.5.1.
Driver Protests and Strikes
6.5.2.
Unionization Attempts
6.5.3.
Worker Associations
6.5.4.
Advocacy Organizations
6.6.
Earnings and Working Conditions
6.6.1.
Gross vs Net Income Analysis
6.6.2.
Expense Calculations
6.6.3.
Hourly Earnings Variability
6.6.4.
Work Intensity and Health Impacts
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