The Informal Economy
Investigating economic activities that are unregulated and untaxed, and their geographic prevalence.
Key Questions
- Explain the geographic factors that contribute to the growth of the informal economy.
- Analyze the social and economic implications of informal labor for urban populations.
- Evaluate policy approaches to integrate informal economic activities into the formal sector.
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