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Hiding in the Shadows: The Growth of the Underground Economy
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Schneider, Friedrich | Enste, Dominik |
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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?
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Economic Issues No. 30 |
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Developing countries | Economic growth | Transition economies |
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August 7, 2003 |
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ISBN 1-58906-153-5 ; ISSN 1020-8380 |
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EIIAA030 |
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June 4, 2003 |
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ISBN 1-58906-154-3 ; ISSN 1020-8399 |
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EIICA030 |
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April 16, 2002 |
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978-1-58906-096-8 / 1020-5098 |
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EIIEA030 |
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January 16, 2003 |
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ISBN 1-58906-151-9 ; ISSN 1020-7724 |
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EIIFA030 |
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February 3, 2003 |
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ISBN 1-58906-155-1 ; ISSN 1020-8402 |
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EIIRA030 |
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February 27, 2003 |
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ISBN 1-58906-152-7 ; ISSN 1020-8372 |
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EIISA030 |
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