Phys.org·4 min read·hard
Gig platforms can simply 'wait out' workers to slash wages, research reveals
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Max Planck Society
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Researchers have developed a mathematical model explaining 'stochastic wage suppression,' a strategy used by digital labor platforms to keep worker wages low. The study highlights how platforms can exploit the wait-time of workers to minimize labor costs.
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