Linking the formal and informal economy concepts and policies

A collection of studies on formality and informality in developing countries, this volume contains contributions from anthropologists, economists, sociologists, and political scientists. It argues for moving beyond the formal-informal dichotomy, and offers information to develop guiding principles f...

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Main Author: Guha-Khasnobis, Basudeb
Other Authors: Kanbur, S. M. Ravi, Ostrom, Elinor
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2006, 2006
Series:UNU-WIDER studies in development economics / UNU-WIDER studies in development economics
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:A collection of studies on formality and informality in developing countries, this volume contains contributions from anthropologists, economists, sociologists, and political scientists. It argues for moving beyond the formal-informal dichotomy, and offers information to develop guiding principles for intervention
Item Description:"The contributions were originally presented at a conference organized in Helsinki in September 2004 by the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University (UNU-WIDER) in collaboration with the Expert Group on Development Issues (EGDI) at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs"--Foreword
Physical Description:xvii, 294 p.
ISBN:9780191603860