Book Review: Handbook on Austerity, Populism and the Welfare State by Bent Greve

Abstract

caveat that the book is successful in establishing is, that this is easier said than done, especially in an industry where there is a lot of variability when it comes to age, background, and even pay (whole or partial source of income). Overall, this book does succeed in providing creative, rigorous, valuable and important empirical insights through its thought-provoking combination of empirical and legal analyses by academics and observers or participants in the gig economy. The noteworthy strengths of the book are its multifaceted treatment of gig work, the interdisciplinary approach, and the plethora of references to news outlets, signalising how widespread and socially present this phenomenon is. The book is written in an understandable manner and is very informative, comprehensive and of high quality, enriching the discussion on gig economy. The book is particularly relevant for researchers, social partners and policymakers that are seeking comparative information, but is recommended also to a wider range of readers, interested in understanding a bit about the work lives of the people who comprise the gig economy in the US.