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The on-demand economy is booming, but what are the risks?

There is good news for millions of people across the country who are part of the growing on-demand economy: business is booming. But while it may be easy to outsource countless household tasks to people through mobile apps, is there a danger to propping up an economy on jobs without benefits like healthcare and retirement? NBC's Olivia Sterns reports for Sunday TODAY.
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There is good news for millions of people across the country who are part of the growing on-demand economy: business is booming. But while it may be easy to outsource countless household tasks to people through mobile apps, is there a danger to propping up an economy on jobs without benefits like healthcare and retirement? NBC’s Olivia Sterns reports for Sunday TODAY.