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Supporting workers in the informal economy : a policy framework

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  • Chen, Martha Alter.
  • Jhabvala, Renana.
  • Lund, F. J.

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Provides a conceptual and normative framework for developing an appropriate policy response to some of the problems posed by the informal economy.

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  • Chen, Martha Alter. & Jhabvala, Renana. & Lund, F. J., 2002. "Supporting workers in the informal economy : a policy framework," ILO Working Papers 993541733402676, International Labour Organization.
    • Handle: RePEc:ilo:ilowps:993541733402676
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