THE CONTRIBUTION OF SERVICES TO THE UNDERGROUND ECONOMY
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https://doi.org/10.55640/Keywords:
shadow economy, services, informal sector, statistics, government reforms, legalization.Abstract
The article analyzes the share of the service sector in the shadow economy, the reasons for its formation, and socio-economic consequences. Practical and theoretical aspects are highlighted based on statistical data for 2023-2025, decrees of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, scientific literature, and reports of international organizations (ILO, World Bank, IMF). The article outlines the scope of hidden services (household services, trade, transport, medical services, etc.), ways to reduce them, and priorities for ensuring transparency in the service sector.
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