This paper provides an evidence-based evaluation of the competing ways of explaining and tackling the informal economy. Conventionally, participants have been viewed as rational economic actors who engage in the informal economy when the benefits outweigh the costs, and thus participation is...

The myth of China's democratic capitalists -- Bypassing democracy : regime durability, informal institutions, and political change -- The unofficial and official revival of China's private sector -- Private entrepreneurs' identities, interests, and values -- Diversity in private entrepreneurs'...