the informal economy is vertically stratified. The concept has sufficient flexibility and content to provide a suitable framework of anlaysis for the non-format sector. It is an imperative segment of the labour market in many developing and transition countries. Starting from complete neglect, then phenomenon of informal economic activity has grown to be a subject of study by many researchers, both governmental and non-governmental. The informal economy is a part of survival and household strategies, nevertheless its contribution to well-being remains inadequately understood and largely unnoticed by policy makers. The present study encompasses the genesis and development of the subject.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Siddhartha Sarkar
Dr. Siddhartha Sarkar (b. 1973), Ph.D (Economics) is currently serving the Department of Commerce, Dinhata College, Dinhata, Cooch Behar, West Bengal. He has published several research papers in peer reviewed International and Indian Journals and a number of books. Dr. Sarkar has undertaken a UGC funded project as postdoctoral work. His areas of specialization include Gender, Environment and Sustainable Development. Besides, he is actively associated with various International NGOs working for gender and environment. He is the Chief Editor in International Journal. He is the Chief Editor in International Journal of Women Social Justice and Human rights and Guest Editor in International Journal of Human Ecology with distinguished editorial advisor in various International refereed Journals. He has been opted for visiting scholar status in several European Universities and Research Institutes like, University of Amsterdam, University of Groningen, University of Wageningen, University of Twente, Tinbergen Institute and Institute of Social Studies, The Netherlands.
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