Labor Markets
New technologies and digital platforms are transforming labor markets through the rise of “gig,” contract, and other forms of independent work. But in Washington there is significant pushback on these jobs, with policymakers and agencies attempting to use 20th-century regulations to hamper a growing workforce. Mercatus research identifies barriers preventing workers from adapting to the evolving economy and provides policy reforms that can build the foundation of tomorrow’s workforce today.
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