This paper explores the dynamic relationships between foreign direct investment (FDI), international trade, and economic development. First, emphasizing the pivotal role of multinational enterprises (MNEs) - particularly in the context of Global Value Chains (GVCs) - it underscores how FDI and...

Measuring the informal economy: taking up the challenge -- Statistics relating to the informal economy -- Statistics on developed countries -- Specific groups of urban informal workers -- Future directions for measuring the informal economy