Bergren Forum - Ayush Sengupta, “The Societal Impact of Ridesharing Through Gig-Economy Employment: Opportunities and Equality”
Ayush Sengupta, Asst. Prof. of Analytics, will discuss the welfare that ridesharing platforms generate through gig-economy employment in the transportation industry. He will present the impact of Uber’s entry on income inequality using data on income distribution, how the impact varies across locations with different characteristics, and the impact on migration rates.The Bergren Forum takes place every Thursday lunchtime during the semester from 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Nevins Theater. You're welcome to bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.
For further information, contact John D’Angelo ([email protected], x2821).
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