The Role of the Informal Economy in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Europe
This study investigated the relationship between the informal economy and sustainable development, focussing on how the shadow economy influenced the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) formulated in the 2030 Agenda in Europe. The research used data extracted from the Euros...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editura ASE
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Amfiteatru Economic |
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| Online Access: | https://www.amfiteatrueconomic.ro/temp/Article_3361.pdf |
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| Summary: | This study investigated the relationship between the informal economy and sustainable
development, focussing on how the shadow economy influenced the achievement of the
17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) formulated in the 2030 Agenda in Europe. The
research used data extracted from the Eurostat and Schneider (2022) and analysed
sustainable development performance in 36 European countries in the years 2010 and 2022.
The methodology involved applying partial least squares (PLS) regression to construct a
synthetic indicator of sustainable development, considering two scenarios: one that excluded
and another that included the size of the informal economy. The results highlighted that
while the informal economy contributed to immediate poverty alleviation and short-term
economic resilience, it created challenges for long-term sustainability in areas such as formal
employment, social inclusion, and environmental regulation. The findings highlighted the
need for stronger policies to integrate the informal sector into the formal framework, thus
improving overall sustainability. The study made an original contribution by addressing the
dual role of the informal economy in sustainable development, offering new perspectives for
formulating more effective policies in the context of the 2030 Agenda.
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| ISSN: | 1582-9146 2247-9104 |