The app-based platform industry supported $414 billion in U.S. economic activity in 2025, according to a study commissioned by Flex, the trade association representing the leading app-based platforms.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Aleksandra Bal covers indirect tax and technology developments. Current regulations do not require platforms to collect VAT on ...

In the last decade, the global economy has shifted dramatically towards digital platforms. From e-commerce giants and ride-hailing services to freelance marketplaces and streaming platforms, the ...

Platform economy is the tendency for commerce to increasingly move toward and favor digital platform business models. Platforms are underlying computer systems that can host services that allow ...

The Fast Company Impact Council is an invitation-only membership community of top leaders and experts who pay dues for access to peer learning, thought leadership, and more. BY Linus Kjellberg For ...

GENEVA (ILO News) – As the world navigates transitions toward a green and digital future, the proximity and social economy have emerged as crucial actors in ensuring these changes benefit workers, ...