Hiding in the Shadows: The Growth of the Underground Economy
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Summary:
Examines the role of the shadow, or underground, economy. Looks at ways of measuring it, the relationship between the shadow economy and the main stream economy, why it has been growing in size, and its effects on overall economic growth. How can states limit the size of the shadow economy, and does it matter that it exists?
Series:
Economic Issues No. 2002/001
Subject:
Corruption Crime Economic sectors Informal economy Labor Labor force Social security contributions Taxes
Frequency:
Annually
English
Publication Date:
April 16, 2002
ISBN/ISSN:
9781589060968/1020-5098
Stock No:
EIIEA030
Pages:
24
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