An empirical study of firm characteristics, degree of informality, and productivity heterogeneity in the Indian informal sector
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DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2024.2333709
Abstract: ABSTRACT Traditionally, informal firms are assumed to be a homogeneous mix of firms structurally different from formal firms. However, the emerging literature recognizes the high level of heterogeneity among the informal firms and hypothesizes that… read more here.
Keywords: informal firms; degree informality; informality; study ... See more keywords
Which resource acquisition acts drive growth of informal firms? Evidence from Zambia
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DOI: 10.1108/jsbed-11-2020-0420
Abstract: PurposeThe study seeks to differentiate informal firms with high-growth prospects by their resource acquisition acts and to improve identification of growth-oriented informal firms for effective design and targeting of support measures.Design/methodology/approachAn original set of firm-level… read more here.
Keywords: resource acquisition; acquisition acts; growth informal; informal firms ... See more keywords
Spillovers in ICT Adoption from Formal to Informal Firms: Evidence from Zambia
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DOI: 10.1596/1813-9450-10757
Abstract: The Policy Research Working Paper Series disseminates the findings of work in progress to encourage the exchange of ideas about development issues. An objective of the series is to get the findings out quickly, even… read more here.
Keywords: informal firms; ict adoption; spillovers ict; formal informal ... See more keywords