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Hidden or shadow economy

Production and income in the hidden or shadow economy may be unreported, meaning measured GDP or GNI understates actual economic activity.

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  • 3.1Evaluating GDP and GNI as Measures of Well-being

Taught in Measuring Economic Activity and Illustrating Its Variations

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