The rapid development and diversification of the sharing economy has gained widespread attention. The growth of the digital platforms which drive this new economy is leading to questions about their economic and social impacts including how they change the way we interact, purchase goods and services, and get work. Questions about how to regulate these sectors are also emerging, but the impact on health has been missing from these discussions.
In the latest in our “Out on a Limb” think piece series, Wellesley researchers Laura Anderson and Seong-gee Um explore the health impacts of this new way of organizing and providing services through online platforms.