Hiding in the Shadows The Growth of the Underground Economy

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schneider, Friedrich
Other Authors: Enste, Dominik
Format: eBook
Language:Chinese
Published: Washington, D.C. International Monetary Fund 2003
Series:Economic Issues
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Collection: International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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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?
Physical Description:22 pages
ISBN:9781589061545