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Deciphering African Informal Economies

By:
Kate Meagher
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Note prepared for the WIEGO 20th Anniversary Research Conference.

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Informal Economy Topic
Economy/Finance/Taxation
Links with Economic Growth/Crisis
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Language
English
Publication Type
Research Papers

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