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Size and Significance of the Informal Economy

By on September 01, 2012

In many cities in developing countries, informal employment accounts for the majority of employment. Data analysis suggests that informal work, rather than being the exception, is the dominant mode of work in most towns/cities in developing regions. It comprises one half to three quarters of non-agricultural employment.

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