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Informality and Social Protection: Theory and Realities

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Citation: Chen, Martha Alter. 2008. "Informality and Social Protection: Theories and Realities" in Naila Kabeer and Sarah Cook, eds., IDS Bulletin, Vol 39, No. 2.

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Informal Economy Theme
Social Protection
Informal Economy Topic
History, Debate & Policies
Language
English
Publication Type
Journal Articles

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