Undeclared work and the hidden economy has been a constant feature of the Italian economic system. The phenomenon is not confined to the weaker economic areas, being spread throughout the national territory. The issue takes on a particular importance in these less developed areas, namely in the south, because these areas display the highest rates of unemployment and the lowest rates of economic activity. This observation is reinforced by the fact that, in the present phase, the largest share of informal work is found in economic sectors producing the lowest value-added: agriculture and construction. These are key sectors of activity for many regions of southern Italy, and have always been characterised by precarious contracts and seasonal work, and the low-skilled services (personal services, tourism and, more generally, commerce). Undeclared work is present, but to a lower degree, also in the manufacturing sector and in craft production.
Thematic Overview:Fighting the immeasurable? Addressing the phenomenon of undeclared work in the European Union: Italy
BUBBICO, Davide;
2004
Abstract
Undeclared work and the hidden economy has been a constant feature of the Italian economic system. The phenomenon is not confined to the weaker economic areas, being spread throughout the national territory. The issue takes on a particular importance in these less developed areas, namely in the south, because these areas display the highest rates of unemployment and the lowest rates of economic activity. This observation is reinforced by the fact that, in the present phase, the largest share of informal work is found in economic sectors producing the lowest value-added: agriculture and construction. These are key sectors of activity for many regions of southern Italy, and have always been characterised by precarious contracts and seasonal work, and the low-skilled services (personal services, tourism and, more generally, commerce). Undeclared work is present, but to a lower degree, also in the manufacturing sector and in craft production.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
