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Linking the formal and informal economy : concepts and policies / edited by Basudeb Guha-Khasnobis, Ravi Kanbur, and Elinor Ostrom. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006. - xvii, 294 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - UNU-WIDER studies in development economics .

"The contributions were originally presented at a conference organized in Helsinki in September 2004 by the World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University (UNU-WIDER) in collaboration with the Expert Group on Development Issues (EGDI) at the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs"--Foreword.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This volume brings together a significant new collection of studies on formality and informality in developing countries. The volume is multidisciplinary in nature, with contributions from anthropologists, economists, sociologists, and political scientists. It contains contributions from among the very best analysts in development studies.

ISBN: 9780199204762 0199204764 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2006008896

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA647559 bnb

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Informal sector (Economics)--Developing countries--Congresses.
Informal sector (Economics)--Government policy--Developing countries--Congresses.

LC Class. No.: HD2346.5 / .L56 2006

Dewey Class. No.: 330.91724