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Some theoretical problems of informal economy

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  • Brunilda Muca

    (Economy and Agribusiness Faculty/Agricultural University of Tirana, Agribusiness Management Department, Albania)

  • Galantina Doraci

    (Economy and Agribusiness Faculty/Agricultural University of Tirana, Agribusiness Management Department, Albania)

Abstract

The concept of informality started to materialize back in the early 1970s. Though it was a foreign notion for many, it still continues to develop nowadays. The debate over informal economy still persists, many believe that informality is linked to poorer countries and economies, and that it would terminate once they reached decent economic development. But, the evolution of informality theory over the last four decades showcased that it cannot be considered as a temporary phenomenon. Recent developments showed that informal economy has the potential to create jobs and produce revenues, therefore a primary challenge remains development of innovative development policies, and it finds the right support to integrate it in the formal economy. This paper engages in treatment of theoretical problems of informality, focusing on conceptual framework of informal economy.

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  • Brunilda Muca & Galantina Doraci, 2014. "Some theoretical problems of informal economy," Review of Applied Socio-Economic Research, Pro Global Science Association, vol. 8(2), pages 108-115, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:rse:wpaper:v:8:y:2014:i:2:p:108-115
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    Keywords

    informality; non-official economy; conceptual framework;
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    JEL classification:

    • E26 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Informal Economy; Underground Economy
    • Z13 - Other Special Topics - - Cultural Economics - - - Economic Sociology; Economic Anthropology; Language; Social and Economic Stratification

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