Gig workers are undercounted – or unseen


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Jul 09 2024 14 mins   4

Research by a Boston Fed economist indicates that as many as 7 million “gig workers” aren’t being counted in the main survey that measures U.S. employment. Why? And how can policymakers get a more accurate view of their contributions to the economy?