Who to Blame the Ricky Gig Economy: Jockey vs. Horse?
Project Description
There is a growing concern that gig economy platforms may incur unsafe practice. In this research, we aim to understand whether it is because of inexperienced gig workers, or because of the issues related to business models. We will empirically examine one Korean platform.
Supervisor
KWON Ohchan
Quota
1
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
Applicant's Roles
Students will be asked to read various Korean news articles to identify the entry date of a specific gig economy platform in different locations. Students need to be fluent in Korean.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
Students will be able to observe the process of social science research. In addition, students will learn how to collect, analyze, and visualize data.
Complexity of the project
Moderate