This paper estimates the magnitude and distribution of surplus from the knowledge worker gig economy using data from an online labor market. Labor demand elasticities determine workers’ wages, and buyers’ past market experience shapes both their job posting frequency and hiring rates. We...

Sharing economy online labor platforms play a critical role in bringing together freelancers and potential employers. This research is one of the few studies to address how freelancers' characteristics impact the likelihood of being hired by employers using the theory of person-environment fit...

This paper is about the potential of the Internet as a platform for international trade, with a focus on the opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises and developing countries. The Internet has evolved since the 1990's from an online storefront into a means for businesses to reach...