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The underground economy and underdevelopment

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  • Carillo, Maria Rosaria
  • Pugno, Maurizio

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  • Carillo, Maria Rosaria & Pugno, Maurizio, 2004. "The underground economy and underdevelopment," Economic Systems, Elsevier, vol. 28(3), pages 257-279, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecosys:v:28:y:2004:i:3:p:257-279
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