Social and Economic Change
About the Book Series
This series deals with rigorous, policy-oriented scholarship addressing critical social science challenges at national and sectoral levels. Encompassing development studies, economics, sociology, political science, governance, ecology, and climate change studies, it bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis to inform public policy debates.
The series features diverse methodological approaches—from quantitative economic modelling and demographic analysis to ethnographic fieldwork and political science research on governance and decentralization. Published in collaboration with the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), the books in this series deliver empirically driven insights designed to catalyse progressive social and economic transformation. They combine academic rigor with practical relevance, making complex research accessible to multiple stakeholders.
The books in this series will be of interest to policymakers, social science researchers, international development organizations, funding agencies, doctoral scholars, graduate students, and civil society organizations engaged in evidence-based advocacy and policy reform.
Governance of Gig Platform Economy in Metro Cities of India: Precarity, Aspirations and Policy Framework
1st Edition
By K.C. Smitha
February 23, 2027
This book examines the governance of India's gig platform economy, focusing on precarity, aspirations, and policy frameworks affecting delivery workers in metropolitan cities, particularly Bengaluru. Drawing on extensive primary survey data from workers and stakeholders on platforms such as Zomato ...