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Informal sector

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Economic activities and businesses that operate outside formal regulation and taxation, including street vending, small shops, and informal services.

AP course connection

Topic 7.2: 7.2 Economic Sectors and Patterns

Unit 7

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