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Size and Measurement of the Informal Economy in 110 Countries around the World

By on January 01, 2002

Abstract: Estimates of the size of the informal economy in 110 developing, transition and OECD countries are presented. The average size of the informal economy, as a percent of official GNI in the year 2000, in developing countries is 41%, in transition countries 38% and in OECD countries 18%. A large burden of taxation and social security contributions combined with government regula tions are the main determinants of the size of the informal economy.

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Schneider, Freidrich. Size and Measurement of the Informal Economy in 110 Countries around the World. , , . , 2002. Schneider, F. (2002). Size and Measurement of the Informal Economy in 110 Countries around the World. , , . Schneider, Freidrich. "Size and Measurement of the Informal Economy in 110 Countries around the World." 2002, .Schneider Freidrich. "Size and Measurement of the Informal Economy in 110 Countries around the World." (2002). Schneider, F 2002, 'Size and Measurement of the Informal Economy in 110 Countries around the World', , , . Freidrich Schneider, 'Size and Measurement of the Informal Economy in 110 Countries around the World' (2002). Schneider F. Size and Measurement of the Informal Economy in 110 Countries around the World. . 2002. Schneider, Freidrich. Size and Measurement of the Informal Economy in 110 Countries around the World. . 2002. , .

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