ISBN:
9789264059245
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 167 S., 3,08 MB)
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graph. Darst.
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2011 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Development Centre studies
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Is informal normal?
DDC:
331.0413
Keywords:
Informelle Wirtschaft
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Erwerbstätigkeit
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Entwicklungsländer
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Economic assistance
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Developing countries Commerce
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Entwicklungsländer
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Schattenwirtschaft
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Beschäftigung
Abstract:
The informal sector deprives states of revenues and workers of social protection. It also, however, frequently constitutes the most dynamic part of the economy and creates massive employment. Informal employment is ubiquitous and growing. The financial crisis that began in 2008 has made the management of informal employment even more challenging. Responding to this emerging challenge is critical, not only for the well being of millions of workers but also for social development. Is Informal Normal? provides evidence for policy makers on how to deal with this issue of crucial importance f
Description / Table of Contents:
Preliminaries; CONTENTS; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY; CHAPTER ONE Employment, Poverty Reduction and Development: What's New?; CHAPTER TWO Concepts, Measurement and Trends; CHAPTER THREE Persisting Informal Employment: What Explains It?; CHAPTER FOUR Women in Informal Employment: What Do We Know; CHAPTER FIVE Moving Out of Bad Jobs - More Mobility, More Opportunity; CHAPTER SIX Dealing With Informal Employment: Towards a Three-Pronged
Note:
Enth. 6 Beitr
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Franz. Ausg. u.d.T.: L'emploi informel dans les pays en développement
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1787/9789264059245-en
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