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Gig Economy
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  • Introduction
  • Pros
    • Pro 1: The gig economy offers job flexibility.
    • Pro 2: The gig economy provides extra income.
    • Pro 3: The gig economy provides society with immediate access to specialized workers.
  • Cons
    • Con 1: The gig economy creates job insecurity.
    • Con 2: The gig economy lacks traditional job benefits.
    • Con 3: The gig economy is built on worker exploitation.
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