Description |
1 online resource (199 pages) |
Series |
Routledge Revivals |
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Routledge revivals.
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Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Dedication; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; 1 Introduction; 2 What is the Underground Economy?; 3 Methodologies for Estimating the Underground Economy; 4 Motivations and Consequences; 5 Estimating the Size of the Underground Economy for Australia; Appendix 5A; Appendix 5B; Appendix 5C; Appendix 5D; 6 Business and Household Participation; Appendix 6A; Appendix 6B; 7 Measures to Combat Clandestine Activities; 8 Concluding Remarks; Bibliography; Index |
Summary |
"This title was first published in 2002: Very little is known on the Australian underground economy. Only speculation has offered estimates of its size - around ten per cent of GDP. This book provides comprehensive research on the topic for Australia, including the suggestion that the underground economy exhibits strong fluctuations. The text has three central objectives: to understand why a suspiciously large amount of currency remains outstanding and cannot be explained by legitimate transactions alone. Secondly, to examine factors that motivate individuals to participate in the underground economy and the consequences they may have on the business cycle, on the quality of the National Accounts and on taxation revenue. And finally, to examine whether households or businesses are contributing most to the underground economy and whether the new tax system, introduced in July 2000, will have any impact on underground activities in Australia."--Provided by publisher |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
Print version record |
Subject |
Informal sector (Economics) -- Australia
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- General.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Reference.
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Economic history
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Informal sector (Economics)
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SUBJECT |
Australia -- Economic conditions -- 1945-
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009587
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Subject |
Australia
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781315187372 |
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131518737X |
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9781351739917 |
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1351739913 |
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9781351739894 |
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1351739891 |
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9781138734128 |
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1138734128 |
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