What is the Gig Economy? The gig economy is a labor market where people earn wages by performing flexible, on-demand work usually found through apps or websites. [1] Globally, the gig economy is vast and is projected to exceed a market size of over $1.8 trillion by the year 2032. [2] Some sectors of the gig economy include asset-sharing services, transportation-based services, professional services, and handmade goods & household services. [3] Gig work can be found on plat