Gig work–accessing job opportunities through an app–has brought renewed attention to
precarious non-standard labour arrangements. Scholars have begun to consider the …

We examine whether ridesharing provides a meaningful transportation alternative for those
who require ongoing healthcare. Specifically, we combine variation in UberX entry across …

Objective of the Study: This paper explores whether and to what degree incumbent firms
innovate in response to competition from the sharing economy. Methodology/Approach …

In recent years, the advent of disruptive transport technologies has started to transform the
transport sector. Governments are therefore challenged to find the right balance in transport …

This paper is the first to empirically compare the impact of fuel price on ridership of taxicabs
and transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft. We build a theoretical …

The gig economy is one of the latest byproducts of modern technological progress. It is a
process of disruptive innovation that is transforming markets and society as a whole. This …

Essays on Competition and Innovation Mario Leccese Doctor of Philosophy, 2024 Department
of Economics Page 1 ABSTRACT Title of Dissertation: Essays on Competition and Innovation …

The story of how Uber and Lyft came to dominate app based ride-hailing reveals the quick
capture of urban markets across the United States. Uber and Lyft function as regulatory …

La economía gig constituye uno de los últimos productos del progreso tecnológico
moderno. Es un proceso de innovación disruptlva que está transformando los mercados y el …

Transportation network company (TNC) trip prices have fluctuated significantly higher than
they were two years ago, causing concerns about existing and planned partnerships …