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Statistical Correlation between DMSP-OLS Night Light Images and Economic Activity at the MSA Level in Florida
Title
Statistical Correlation between DMSP-OLS Night Light Images and Economic Activity at the MSA Level in Florida.
Creator
Forbes, Dolores J., Roberts, Charles, Graduate College
Date Issued
2011-04-08
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/3172435
Subject Headings
Pyrometers--Calibration, National Geophysical Data Center, Gross domestic product
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impact of the informal economic GDP growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
Title
The impact of the informal economic GDP growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Creator
Wedderburn, Chantal., College of Business, Department of Economics
Abstract/Description
The informal, underground or shadow economy is a significant, growing force throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, contributing to overall output, yet diminishing productivity, congesting public services, and depriving developing nations of potential fiscal revenues. This paper discusses the various definitions and methods of measurement of the informal sector, with the aim of showing the importance of collecting taxes in informal economies. Informal economy participants engage in tax...
Show moreThe informal, underground or shadow economy is a significant, growing force throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, contributing to overall output, yet diminishing productivity, congesting public services, and depriving developing nations of potential fiscal revenues. This paper discusses the various definitions and methods of measurement of the informal sector, with the aim of showing the importance of collecting taxes in informal economies. Informal economy participants engage in tax evasion and avoidance of governmental regulations, therefore the implications of excessive tax burdens and onerous bureaucracy are studied, with a focus on their impact on GDP growth. Informal sector enterprises can greatly contribute to the official, recorded GDP measures if they have significant incentives to joining the formal sector. These incentives are presented and must be considered seriously by policymakers concerned with capturing additional tax revenues and improving economic growth in their nations.
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Date Issued
2009
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/186773
Subject Headings
Gross domestic product, Gross domestic product, International economic relations, Economic conditions, Economic conditions
Format
Document (PDF)