Examines the role of the shadow, or underground, economy. Looks at ways of measuring it, the relationship between the shadow economy and the main stream economy, why it has been growing in size, and its effects on overall economic growth. How can states limit the size of the shadow economy, and...

The conservation of the cultural heritage is expensive and it is necessary to decide what is worth to preserve. A method is needed to value that cultural heritage. This article examines diverse evaluation procedures proposed by the economists such as studies of impact or willingness to pay,...