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Case Discussion Questions
- What are the implications of the informal economy for firms
that operate only in the formal economy?
- When firms consider analyzing their competition, should they
include firms in the informal economy? Please explain why or
why not.
- What opportunities does the informal economy present to
firms operating in the formal economy?
4. What threats does the informal economy present to firms
operating in the formal economy?
5. How do firms operating in the formal economy identify and
analyze the parts of the informal economy relevant to their
strategies?
