Handbook on the shadow economy google books this original and insightful handbook presents the latest research on the size and development of the shadow economy also known as the black or. The shadow economy also known as the black or underground economy covers a vast array of trade goods and services that are not part of the official economy of a country this original and comprehensive handbook presents the latest research on the size and development of the shadow economy which remains an integral component of the economies of most developing and many developed countries. The shadow economy also known as the black or underground economy covers a vast array of trade goods and services that are not part of the official economy of a country this original and comprehensive handbook presents the latest research on the size and development of the shadow economy which remains an integral component of the economies of most developing and many developed countries. The shadow economy also known as the black or underground economy covers a vast array of trade goods and services that are not part of the official economy of a country this original and comprehensive handbook presents the latest research on the size and development of the shadow economy which remains an integral component of the economies of most developing and many developed countries. Handbook on the shadow economy edited by friedrich schneider professor of economics and public finance johannes kepler university of linz austria edward elgar cheltenham uk o northampton ma usa contents list of contributors vii introduction 1 friedrich schneider