This book presents new data to give an overview of shadow economies from OECD countries and propose solutions to prevent illicit work.

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A large percentage of workers and firms operate in the informal economy, outside the line of sight of governments in emerging market and developing economies. T

This original and insightful handbook presents the latest research on the size and development of the shadow economy (also known as the black or underground eco

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