This is a thoroughly researched volume, edited by key specialists in the field, along with an impressive team of contributors, that surveys the nature and exten

This publication examines the need to expand social protection coverage of the informal sector to support working age productivity, reduce vulnerability, and im

The Global Informal Workforce is a fresh look at the informal economy around the world and its impact on the macroeconomy. The book covers interactions between

A large percentage of workers and firms operate in the informal economy, outside the line of sight of governments in emerging market and developing economies. T

This landmark volume brings together leading scholars in the field to investigate recent conceptual shifts, research findings and policy debates on the informal