Gig jobs and crime: Evidence from food delivery platforms in France
Cultura
Food delivery platforms lower barriers to legal work for disadvantaged groups. Using the staggered rollout of Deliveroo and Uber Eats across France, this column shows how expanding access to legal income for such groups can reduce crime even when the jobs are temporary, flexible, and low-paid. The policy goal should be to pair accessible entry-level work with pathways to skill development and stable employment. In June 2019, the New York Times reported on food delivery riders in France (
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