The border acts as a conduit for some, a funnel for others and as a barrier for many engaged in economic and entrepreneurial activities in South Texas (US) and Northern Mexico. Within this border zone, there are many informal entrepreneurs who actively <italic>use</italic> the border not only as a wedge against...

Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Culture, Structure, and the South Texas-Northern Mexico Border Economy -- 2. Underground Economic Activities -- 3. Informal Economic Activities -- 4. Informality and Undocumented Workers -- 5. Informal Cross-Border Trade -- 6. Border...