The US Economy Is Powered by Disposable Labor

When I walk out of my condo every day, I say good morning to a concierge who works for a contracting company and not my building. If my car hits a pothole and the impact sends me to the emergency room, I may be cared for by a travel nurse employed by a third-party staffing firm. If I decide to sue the city, the law office may do document discovery using a part-time staff attorney. And if I hire someone to edit a video about the dangers of potholes, that person is likely to be a freelancer.

What all these ...