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The Shadow Economy : an International Survey.

Illicit work, social security fraud, illegal employment and economic crime have always existed, but they are now on the increase. Most governments try to reduce the shadow economy through punitive measures or through education. This book suggests a reform of state institutions, to improve the dynami...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Schneider, Friedrich
Other Authors: Enste, Dominik H.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2003.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Figures; Tables; Foreword; 1 The shadow economy: a challenge for economic and social policy; 2 Defining the shadow economy; 3 Methods to estimate the size of the shadow economy; 4 Size of shadow economies around the world; 5 The size of the shadow econom labour force; 6 An integrated approach to explain deviant behaviour; 7 Analysing the causes and measures of economic policy; 8 Effects of the increasing shadow economy; 9 The two-pillar strategy; 10 Conclusion and outlook; References; Index.