This paper uses 1–2–3 survey data on the Democratic Republic of Congo to analyze heterogeneity in the informal sector. It empirically identifies three types of entrepreneurs in the sector. The first group of entrepreneurs, top performers, is growth oriented and enjoys greater access to capital. The second group, constrained gazelles, includes entrepreneurs who share many characteristics, especially management skills, with the top performers, but operate...
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2018/02/01
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Document de travail (série numérotée)
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125621
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2018/04/23
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Informal sector heterogeneity and income inequality : evidence from the Democratic Republic of Congo
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informal firms