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Role of the informal sector in coping with economic crisis in Thailand and Zambia

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  • Finnegan, Gerry.
  • Singh, Andréa Menefee,

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Based on surveys of poor households in Thailand and Zambia carried out in 2000. Uses a sustainable livelihood approach to explore the livelihood problems experienced by these households during economic crisis and examines their survival strategies and coping mechanisms. Identifies types of capital available to them and investigates support available from inside and outside the community. Highlights the role of the informal sector employment and makes proposals for informal sector policies.

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  • Finnegan, Gerry. & Singh, Andréa Menefee,, 2004. "Role of the informal sector in coping with economic crisis in Thailand and Zambia," ILO Working Papers 993657013402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:993657013402676
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    1. Wichyada Tanomchat & San Sampattavanija, 2018. "Dependence of Informal Interest Rates and Level of Lenders’ Influence in the Informal Loan Market in Thailand," International Advances in Economic Research, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 24(1), pages 47-63, February.

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