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The Legal Regulation of Street Vendors in New York City

By:
Nicola Cunningham, Armacost
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  • Title: The Legal Regulation of Street Vendors in New York City
  • Resource Title: The Legal Regulation of Street Vendors in New York City

This paper looks into the legal status of street vendors in New York City in the 1980s and 1990s and illustrates that despite persistent lobbying by street vendors, attempts to liberalize regulations have been met with limited success.

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Region
Developed countries
United States of America
Occupational group
Street / Market vendors
Informal Economy Theme
Law
Resource Type
Legal Instruments
Language
English

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