Routledge handbook of the informal economy / edited by Ceyhun Elgin.

First edition.

New York, NY : Routledge, 2025.

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Ceyhun Elgin is a professor of economics at American University in Bulgaria and Bogazici University in Turkey. He got his BA in economics from Bogazici University and then subsequently obtained his PhD in economics at the University of Minnesota, USA in 2010. His research interests are in applied macroeconomics, economic growth, development economics, and political economics, with a particular emphasis on the economics of the informal sector. Previously, Dr. Elgin also had visiting positions at Columbia University, USA, IMF, WB, and Boston University, USA.

"Delve into the intricate landscape of the informal economy with the Routledge Handbook of Informal Economy, a groundbreaking volume that transcends conventional economic analysis by contextualizing it within a broader regulatory and social framework. This comprehensive handbook offers cutting-edge categorical, thematic, and regional analyses of the informal, or shadow, economy. An esteemed international ensemble of contributors draws on diverse economic perspectives, exploring a spectrum of definitions and measures, including household, firm-level, and employment-based metrics, alongside perceptional and model-based estimates. Employing a variety of econometric and methodological approaches, the volume provides both regional and global estimates of the informal economy's extent. Beyond conventional boundaries, it unveils various facets of informality, from child labor, tax evasion, and self-employment to precarious and undeclared work. In-depth examinations of the determinants and consequences of informality enhance the volume's robust analysis. As a forward-looking compendium, the handbook also offers insights into the future trajectory of the informal economy as we journey further into the 21st century. This definitive and up-to-date reference work is indispensable for readers in labor economics, development economics, political economy, policy studies, and sociology, offering a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted dimensions and dynamics of the informal economy"-- Provided by publisher.

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Print version: Routledge handbook of the informal economy First edition. New York, NY : Routledge, 2024

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October 07, 2024

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