The Informal Sector Can Be a Significant Drag on the Economies

question 87

Multiple Choice

The informal sector can be a significant drag on the economies of developing countries because the firms in the informal sector

• A)produce goods and services no one wants.
• B)sell their goods and services to citizens in other countries.
• C)do not pay taxes to the government.
• D)employ illegal immigrants from other countries.
• E)are better able to produce goods and services in high demand.

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