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Market-Based and Rights-Based Approaches to the Informal Economy: A comparative analysis of the policy implications - Softcover

Vainio, Antti

 
9789171067197: Market-Based and Rights-Based Approaches to the Informal Economy: A comparative analysis of the policy implications
Softcover
ISBN 10: 9171067191 ISBN 13: 9789171067197
Publisher: Nordic Africa Institute, 2012

Synopsis

This Policy Dialogue compares two very different conceptions of the informal economy that are prominent internationally: a market-based approach and a rights-based approach. It reflects upon the policy implications of adopting one perspective or the other, and argues that the terms 'entrepreneur' and 'worker' are often ideologically charged rather than a reflection of the structural positions of the 'informals'. The paper is critical of a market-based perspective and of the related notion of informal entrepreneurs, as these may lead to policy recommendations that undermine the already fragile livelihoods of many people. The ideas presented in this paper are part of a work in progress and are intended to promote further debate about sustainable policy-making aimed at enhancing the economic and social standing of vulnerable people in the informal economy.

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Publisher
Nordic Africa Institute
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
9171067191
ISBN 13 
9789171067197
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
36