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Podcast 9 - Professor Liya Palagashvili, George Mason University at Virginia

In this podcast, Liya Palagashvili, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, shares her experiences growing up in Armenia, which remained a Soviet republic until 1991. She draws compelling contrasts between life in Armenia and the United States, offering a personal narrative of migration and adaptation. Palagashvili discusses how her intellectual training at George Mason University deeply shaped her approach to studying socio-economic outcomes, particularly in the context of labor markets, technology startups, and entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on the gig economy and nontraditional forms of employment. Notably, she has contributed to efforts supporting the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics in advancing their strategic goal to produce "gold-standard statistics and analyses." Leveraging tax data, she examines the growth, size, composition, and demographic shifts of the independent workforce in the United States since 2001. She also offers an analytical framework for understanding various forms of independent work—including freelance, contract, consulting, and other gig-based employment. A key part of the discussion revolves around her co-authored paper with Paola A. Suarez, titled "Employee vs. Independent Worker: A Framework for Understanding Work Differences" (link to paper). https://www.mercatus.org/research/wor... Finally, she explores the broader implications of these nontraditional labor market trends, suggesting they could generate positive spillover effects for the skilled labor pool in emerging market economies such as India. --------------------------------------------------------------- Liya Palagashvili is a Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, where she leads research on labor market policy, with a particular focus on independent work, gig economy regulations, and portable benefits. She is also the author of the Substack newsletter Labor Market Matters, where she explores emerging labor trends, such as the rise of freelance work, the challenges of outdated employment classifications, and the intersection of AI with workforce transformation. Through her academic work, public testimony, and accessible writing, Palagashvili advocates for flexible, market-driven approaches to labor policy that preserve worker autonomy while addressing modern economic realities. https://www.mercatus.org/scholars/liy... Substack: Labor Market Matters Liya Palagashvili’s Substack, Labor Market Matters, offers sharp, research-based insights into labor policy, gig work, and workforce trends. She unpacks complex topics like portable benefits, AI's impact on jobs, and employment regulations in a clear and accessible way. https://liyapalagashvili.substack.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamp and Topics Covered 1. Introduction: 00:00 – 03:00 Host introduces Liya and her academic/research background. 2. Soviet Armenia & Migration: 03:00 – 08:00 Liya recounts growing up in Armenia under Soviet rule and migrating to the U.S.; cultural and economic contrasts. 3. Academic Journey: 08:00 – 14:00 Intellectual training at George Mason University and how it shaped her approach to economics. 4. Labor Research Focus: 14:00 – 21:00 Introduction to her work with the Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics; overview of gold-standard statistical goals. 5. Gig Economy Trends: 21:00 – 28:00 Tax data insights on size, growth, and demographics of independent workers since 2001. 6. Freelance Work Framework: 28:00 – 35:00 Differentiating types of gig work—freelance, contract, consulting; introduction to her co-authored paper with Paola A. Suarez. 7. Key Findings: 35:00 – 42:00 Detailed findings and patterns in labor outcomes among independent workers. 8. Policy Implications: 42:00 – 48:00 Recommendations for labor policy, gig worker classification, and portability of benefits. 9. Global Spillovers: 48:00 – 54:00 How nontraditional labor markets may benefit emerging economies like India. 10. Closing Remarks: 54:00 – 54:49 Final thoughts on labor market flexibility, innovation, and future research directions. 📌 Connect with Me: ------------------------------------------------------------- Webpage: https://manharsingh.net/ Contact Me: https://manharsingh.net/contact/ Fellow @ Tando Institute: https://tando.org/fellow-directory/ma... Tando Institute: https://tando.org LinkedIn:   / manhar-singh   Dialogue With Manhar:   / dialogue-with-manhar   Academy for Data Sciences:   / academy-for-data-sciences   Twitter/X: Twitter: https://x.com/Singh_Manhar1