Why the platform economy can unlock prosperity for billions of workers

Nov 16, 2020

The rise of the platform economy … Uber has provided a model, and shown some of the pitfalls, for service-providing digital companies. Image: Reuters/Sergio Perez

Zishu Chen

Engagement Specialist, Strategic Intelligence, World Economic Forum Beijing

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