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October 14, 2026
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Beyond the state and digital platforms: (In)formalization of freelance contracting in Russia

Ch. 8. P. 146–170.
Shevchuk A., Strebkov D.
Language: English
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Keywords: freelancers informal economydigital platformsself-employmentPlatform Economygig economy
Publication based on the results of:
The challenges of making a choice in contemporary consumer markets (2022)

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The Ambivalence of Power in the Twenty-First Century Economy: Cases from Russia and beyond
The Ambivalence of Power in the Twenty-First Century Economy: Cases from Russia and beyond
L.: UCL Press, 2022.
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