But one thing is clear: it was a thriving underground economy that could have contributed substantially to the gross domestic product (GDP) in the conventional economy were those proceeds taxable.

These are all examples of the underground or shadow economy—activities, both legal and illegal, that add up to trillions of dollars a year that take place "off the books," out of the gaze of taxmen ...

In particular, the underground economy (net of illegal enterprises) stood at just under 182 billion euros, up 16.3 billion compared to the previous year, while illegal activities were work nearly ...

The most disturbing aspects of the growth of underground economies are the interrelated problems of unreported and unrecorded income. A large and growing underground economy can thwart fiscal efforts ...

Today Gaza’s underground economy accounts for two-thirds of consumer goods, and the tunnels are so common that Rafah features them in official brochures. “We did not choose to use the tunnels ...

While the majority of them earn good wages and benefits, Finn said the report shows there’s “an underground economy” emerging. “Obviously a lot of public money goes to infrastructure work.

To ensure the loyalty of his allies, Strößner distributed lucrative shares in the twin foundations of the Paraguayan economy: agriculture and contraband. “The smuggling trade was carved out between ...

A new report suggests up to 10 percent of Iowa construction workers have been underpaid because they’ve been incorrectly ...

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