Has The Relative Share of Shadow Economy in Bulgaria Been Reduced: Labour Force Evaluations

Emilia Chengelova ()
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Emilia Chengelova: BAS, Sofia, Bulgaria

Ikonomiceski i Sotsialni Alternativi, 2015, issue 3, 26-39

Abstract: The article presents a comparative analysis of the scope and distribution of the “shadow economy” in Bulgaria. Analysis of employees’ evaluations allows to make the general conclu­sion that in 2014 in comparison with 2010 the share of “shadow economy” in Bulgaria was reduced, although it remains one of the high­est levels among Member States EU. For 2010- 2014, there are visible trends to reduce the typical shady practices in two areas of economic activity - labor and social security legislation. However, informality is very “plastic” and tends to modify, as in 2014, the most common shadow practice is working contract of employment for a certain amount plus verbal agreements for high­er payment of tax-free cash. So regardless of the emerging trend, in 2014 “shadow economy” continues to be a permanent element of the Bul­garian society.

Keywords: shadow economy; labour force evaluations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D73 E26 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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