ISBN:
9781135036850
,
1135036853
Language:
English
Pages:
1 online resource (1 v.)
,
ill.
Series Statement:
Routledge studies in the modern world economy 116
Keywords:
Informal sector (Economics) ; Russia (Federation)
;
Informal sector (Economics) ; Ukraine
;
Economic development ; Russia (Federation)
;
Economic development ; Ukraine
;
Russia (Federation) ; Economic conditions ; 1991-
;
Ukraine ; Economic conditions ; 1991-
;
Electronic books
;
Electronic books ; local
Abstract:
Based on extensive ethnographic and quantitative research, conducted in Ukraine and Russia between 2004 and 2012, this book's central argument is that for many people the informal economy, such as cash in hand work, subsistence production and the use of social networks, is of great importance to everyday life. Formal work is both a facilitator of such processes and is often supported by them, as people can only afford to undertake low paid formal work as a result of their informal incomes. By looking at the informal nature of formal work and practices, informal practices, gift giving, volunteer work and the economies of the household the book is one of the first to give an overview of the nature of the informal economy in all spheres of everyday practice.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on online resource; title from title page (Safari, viewed August 30, 2013)
Permalink
