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What drives the hidden side of Uzbekistan’s shadow economy?

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  • M. Ishaq Bhatti
  • Nicolas Hamelin
  • Temurbek Saidov

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This study examines factors influencing Uzbekistan’s shadow economy rate, with a focus on GDP, corruption index, tax rate (TR), and the unemployment rate. Using a quantitative approach, we analyse secondary data to test our research hypotheses. The results indicate positive correlations between GDP and corruption index with the shadow economy rate, while tax and unemployment rates exhibit negative correlations. An expansionary fiscal policy contributes to the positive GDP-shadow economy correlation, while corruption motivates participation in the informal sector. Conversely, changes in tax law discourage formal sector involvement, leading to a negative correlation. Similarly, the unemployment rate negatively correlates due to partial income reporting for tax evasion. Our study provides original insights into the drivers of Uzbekistan’s shadow economy, which can inform policymakers when addressing this issue. Paper emphasises the impact of fiscal policy, corruption, taxation, and unemployment on shadow economy growth, aiding informed policy decisions.

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  • M. Ishaq Bhatti & Nicolas Hamelin & Temurbek Saidov, 2024. "What drives the hidden side of Uzbekistan’s shadow economy?," Post-Communist Economies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 36(3), pages 281-297, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:pocoec:v:36:y:2024:i:3:p:281-297
    DOI: 10.1080/14631377.2023.2287757
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