The Global Informal Workforce: Priorities for Inclusive Growth

Publication Date:

July 23, 2021

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

The Global Informal Workforce is a fresh look at the informal economy around the world and its impact on the macroeconomy. The book covers interactions between the informal economy, labor and product markets, gender equality, fiscal institutions and outcomes, social protection, and financial inclusion. Informality is a widespread and persistent phenomenon that affects how fast economies can grow, develop, and provide decent economic opportunities for their populations. The COVID-19 pandemic has helped to uncover the vulnerabilities of the informal workforce.

Series:

Books

Subject:

Frequency:

occasional

English

Publication Date:

July 23, 2021

ISBN/ISSN:

9781513575919

Stock No:

IEATWEA

Pages:

412

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