Modern economy creates new insecure social class, says expert


KUALA LUMPUR: Changes in the modern economy have led to a new and growing social class impacted by job and living condition insecurity, says Basic Income Earth Network founder and honorary co-president Prof Guy Standing.

Termed the "precariat," this class includes part-time and gig industry workers, arising from the decline of traditional employment and social safety nets.

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