The Institute for Culture and Ecology is pleased to announce the new publication:
Incorporating Understanding of Informal Economic Activity in Natural Resource and Economic Development Policy. CITATION CITATION McLain, Rebecca J., Alexander, Susan J., Jones, Eric T. 2008. Incorporating Understanding of Informal Economic Activity in Natural Resource and Economic Development Policy. Gen. Tech. Rep. PNW-GTR-755. Portland, OR: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Research Station. 53p. TO RECEIVE (free) Request a printed version by completing an order form at: http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/publications/order.shtml or calling 503.808.2138 (U.S.).? Make sure you specify the General Technical Report Number (GTR-755), the complete title, the authors and year, and your mailing address. ? A digital version in PDF format can downloaded from http://www.treesearch.fs.fed.us/pubs/30182 The direct download link is: http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/pubs/pnw_gtr680.pdf (1mg - allow time to load in your browser). ? PUBLICATION ABSTRACT This report synthesizes the literature on the role of informal economic activity in the United States postindustrial economy. Informal economic activity is expanding in the United States and is likely to continue in the foreseeable future. The formal and informal economic sectors are inextricably intertwined, with individuals and households combining elements of both sectors to construct their livelihoods. Although the informal economy is often thought of as the domain of economically marginal individuals and households, virtually everyone participates in the informal economy to some extent. However, the literature highlights how factors such as social status and household position in the formal economy affect whether participation in informal economic activity is exploitative or empowering.? The nontimber forest products sector serves as a case study of why it is important to consider informal economic activity when developing natural resource and economic development polic! y. We recommend steps policymakers can take to identify and encourage positive aspects of the informal economic activity. We also highlight several areas of research to improve understandings of the role of informal economic activity in postindustrial societies. ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURE AND ECOLOGY (IFCAE) IFCAE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve human and environmental conditions through applied research, education, and community improvement projects.? We are dedicated to helping communities, managers, policymakers, and other stakeholders understand the social complexities underlying natural resource problems.? Our funding comes from grants, donations and by you hiring us as consultants to do research, program analysis, teaching, presentations and workshops.? Explore our website to learn more about our approach and services and please contact us with questions or for a quote. http://www.ifcae.org Funding to produce this report was provided by the Pacific Northwest Research Station. http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/about/index.shtml
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