The informal economy represents a significant share of output and employment in many developing countries. Yet little is known about this hidden engine of innov
The authors connect concepts, definitions and data regarding the informal economy, innovation, and intellectual property in order to establish a framework for f
It is well documented that the space of informal economic activity is rising across the globe. This rise has been particularly significant in the least develope
The central economic and social role of the informal sector is increasingly appreciated. Yet while evidence shows that informal entrepreneurs can drive innovati