Place Based Economic Development with Simon White

Simon White | This article reflects on current debates about formalising the informal economy. It examines fiscal pressures, one‑size‑fits‑all reforms, digital formalisation and politics, and argues for context‑specific approaches that link formality to real benefits for informal firms and workers.

Simon White | This article reflects on current debates about formalising the informal economy. It examines fiscal pressures, one‑size‑fits‑all reforms, digital formalisation and politics, and argues for context‑specific approaches that link formality to real benefits for informal firms and workers.