(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2024-04-27)
Ding, Li
The three essays in this dissertation examine critical issues at the intersection of the future of work and labor practices. As the nature of employment and the workplace continues to evolve, it is essential to consider how these changes might affect organizational efficiency, worker welfare, and broader societal implications. In the dissertation, I focus on three important contexts that shape the future of work, which are digital service platforms, gig economy platforms, and global supply chains, in each essay. I adopt empirical methodologies including structural estimation, policy simulations, online experiments, and econometric analyses to offer actionable insights for organizations and policymakers to navigate the complexities of the changing work landscape and work towards a better future of work.