Even potato-chip tasters are temporary in the economy of 2026 — there’s nearly 57 million of these ‘disposable workers’
MIT labor economist Paul Osterman tracks them in his new book, “Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment."
MIT labor economist Paul Osterman tracks them in his new book, “Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment."
BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 10
Why it matters
This report on the rise of 'disposable workers' is an interesting labor market observation but does not directly affect credit markets, underwriting, or financial conditions for sophisticated credit professionals.
Sources
Fortune
Even potato-chip tasters are temporary in the economy of 2026 — there’s nearly 57 million of these ‘disposable workers’
MIT labor economist Paul Osterman tracks them in his new book, “Disposable Workers: The Transformation of Employment."