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shadow economy

Economy

Reducing Shadow Economies: From Drivers to Policies

Aneta Vaine and LFMI/September 11, 2019October 14, 2019 /Leave a comment

Across Europe, shadow markets constitute a significant portion of the economy. According to some estimates, an average of 16% of GDP in EU member states is generated by the shadow economy.

Think Tank News

LFMI Holds a Conference on the Shadow Economy

LFMI/November 20, 2018 /Leave a comment

On November 15, 2018, the Lithuanian Free Market Institute (LFMI) held a conference on the shadow economy in Vilnius to address the scope and drivers of the shadow economy in Lithuania and across Europe and to discuss the most effective policies in tackling the issue.

Economy

One in Two Lithuanians Would Consider Shadow Activity When in Financial Hardship

LFMI/November 19, 2018 /Leave a comment

The shadow economy in Lithuania remains pervasive despite economic growth, and as many as one in two people would consider informal consumption and undeclared work if their financial circumstances worsened, shows a LFMI research report.

Economy

Shadow Economy: Understanding Drivers, Reducing Incentives

LFMI/November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 /Leave a comment

The aim of the publication Shadow Economy: Understanding Drivers, Reducing Incentives is to present and analyse the results of representative population surveys into public perceptions of the shadow economy and engagement in illicit activities that were conducted in six countries.

Economy

Shadow Economy in Lithuania: A Boost in Illegal Alcohol and Tobacco

LFMI/December 28, 2017 /Leave a comment

After three years of decline, illegal trade in alcohol is on the increase, shows a research by the Lithuanian Free Market Institute (LFMI). According to LFMI, this year the shadow economy occupied 24% of the spirits market in Lithuania, representing an increase by two-percentage points since 2015.

Economy

The Benefits of Modern Retail in Bulgaria: A Fact-Based Study

IME/September 19, 2017September 19, 2017 /Leave a comment

The objective of the study “The Seen and the Unseen Effects of the Entry of Modern Retail1 in Bulgaria: Facts Against Myths” is to examine a number of popular claims that have been circulating in the media, and public debates. They often become grounds for political action and even legislative initiatives against modern retail formats.

Economy

LFMI Position on EU Initiative on Restrictions on Payments in Cash

More Liberal Voices and LFMI/June 1, 2017 /Leave a comment

The European Commission has launched a legislative initiative on cash payment restrictions aimed at exploring the rationale for the introduction of upper limits on cash transactions. LFMI presents its position on the issue of restricting cash payments as a measure to fight against criminal activity, terrorism and the shadow economy.

Economy

Government’s Invincible Routine

Vytautas Zukaukas and LFMI/June 17, 2016 /Leave a comment

A multitude of research shows that the shadow economy in Lithuania is decreasing. Yet, the pace of change is not as fast as desired. The level of the shadow economy remains high and there are still plenty of reasons for this kind of economic activity to emerge.

REVIEW, Review #3

What We Do in the Shadows? Third Issue of “4liberty.eu Review” Released

4liberty.eu and Olga Labendowicz/December 17, 2015August 8, 2017 /1 Comment

We are delighted to present you the 3rd issue of “4liberty.eu Review” devoted to the shadow economy in CEE. Read the editorial below and preview the magazine on Issuu. Enjoy!

Publications

Shadow Economies in the Baltic Sea Region 2015

LFMI/December 8, 2015 /Leave a comment

The goal of the project was to unfold and analyze the composition, causes and consequences of the shadow economies in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Sweden and Belarus and to draw policy recommendations for tackling the shadow economies in the respective countries.

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