 Integrating the Informal Sector into the Formal Economy: Some Policy ImplicationsVuslat Us () Sosyoekonomi Journal, 2006, issue 2006-1 Abstract: This study presents a survey of studies on informal sector with special emphasis on country experiences on integration of informal economic activities. Informal sector is a controversial topic since for many scholars, informal economic activities distort economy while according to others, it may contribute to economic growth. Yet, there is a growing consensus on the necessity to promote the informal sector on account of its importance with respect to employment and poverty issues alike. The previous experiences on integrating informal sector into the formal economy show that formalization schemes are not guaranteed from the viewpoint of the organized sectors, but rather by the benefits that access to formality may bring in fostering the development of informal activities and the relevant parties. Yet, oversight campaigns targeting informal activities are often overrated by the need to widen the tax base, cut down on tax evasion and punish illegality. In the Turkish economy context, the low levels of tax revenues despite high tax rates suggest that Turkish economy is on the right side of the Laffer curve. Therefore policymakers should seek ways to extend the tax base. Keywords: Informal Sector; Integration; Employment; Poverty; Turkish Economy; Laffer Curve. (search for similar items in EconPapers) Downloads: (external link) Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:sos:sosjrn:060105 Access Statistics for this article More articles in Sosyoekonomi Journal from Sosyoekonomi Society Cihan St. 27/7 06430 Sihhiye Ankara Turkey. |
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