Constraints to informal entrepreneurs in developing countries : an empirical analysis

This thesis aims to narrow the research gap on informal enterprises, contributing to both the academic and policy debates. It provides empirical evidence related to two key questions: how much potential do informal firms have to contribute to economic growth, and employment creation? And, if that potential exists; what constrains prevent informal entrepreneurs from reaching their full potential? The results on marginal returns to capital in Chapter 1 and on employment growth in Chapter 3 indicate that the potential of informal enterprises may be substantial, if constraints to growth can be ...