Data show it's not that widespread and many who do it prefer the flexible hours and working conditions it usually involves

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For years, much labour market research has been based on the assumption that work is becoming increasingly precarious. Growing concern about the emergence of gig work is typical. In fact, most studies find gig work involves only a small share of employment, usually well below 10 per cent, while many gig workers are actually attracted by the flexibility and freedom it offers and, contrary to favoured narratives, aren’t being pushed into it by shrinking opportunities elsewhere in the labour market.

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Most researchers assume gig work