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The Land Where Facebook Loses Money

Date: July 19, 2021
Contributing Authors: Jonathan Donner
Partners: Mastercard Foundation, Qhala
Full document: https://medium.com/caribou-digital/platform-livelihoods-working-trading-renting-and-engaging-in-digital-marketplaces-b144ffcc1141

This blog post documents how people engage in various economic activities, such as working, trading, and renting, through digital platforms. The post highlights the unique dynamics of these marketplaces, where even Facebook struggles to generate profits.

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