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  • Books & Book Chapters

    World Underneath: The Origins, Dynamics and Effects of the Informal Economy

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  • Research Reports

    Global Labor Standards: Their Impact and implementation

    Political Economy Research Institute Working Paper Series, No. 46

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  • Books & Book Chapters

    Rethinking Informalization: Poverty, Precarious Jobs and Social Protection

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  • Research Reports

    Informal Economy, Undeclared Work and Labour Administration

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    Good Intentions, Bad Outcomes: Informality, Productivity, and Growth in Mexico

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  • Journal Articles

    The Informal Sector: An Equilibrium Model and some Empirical Evidence from Brazil

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  • Research Reports

    Work and Economic Security in the 21st Century: What Can We Learn From Ela Bhatt?

    This paper is the result of research on SEWA including an interview with Ela Bhatt, conducted by Edward Webster, Professor Emeritus at the...

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  • Books & Book Chapters

    Policy Resource Guide on the Informal Economy and Decent Work

    29 MB, 507 pages   For smaller file downloads, download by section  

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    Progrès des Femmes à Travers le Monde 2005, Le: Les Femmes le Travail et la Pauvreté

    Available in English here Disponible en español aquí Disponible en français ici   Plus d’informations est disponible sur le site de...

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  • Journal Articles

    Tackling Entrepreneurship in the Informal Sector: An Overview of the Policy Options, Approaches and Measures

    The aim of this paper is to review the various policy options, approaches and measures that can be used to address informal entrepreneurship....

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