Gig Economy in Investor's Almanac | Investor's Almanac

The gig economy, a sector of the economy characterized by freelance and side-employment, has been on the rise in the 21st century. With the proliferation of digital platforms, investors are taking notice of the opportunities and challenges presented by this shifting landscape. In this context, the gig economy refers to the economic system by which a workforce of people engage in freelance and/or side-employment by corporate entities, often through digital platforms. The gig economy is related to a number of other topics, including the sharing economy, the digital economy, and the future of work.