Reason for the Growth of Informal Economies

In this essay I will endeavour to provide reasons for the phenomenal growth of the informal economy. Firstly, I will provide a brief definition of informal and formal economies. I will also discuss the inequalities and instability of the formal economy environment. Focusing on the manoeuvres which manufacturers and individuals use within the informal economy to alleviate these stresses. I will also put forward a concept of ‘Interactive Distribution’ which combines the best of what …

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