Reducing the shadow economy through electronic payments

This report analyses the shadow economy in eight Central and Southern European countries. It estimates the potential impact of various regulations that, by replacing cash with electronic payments, or by increasing the share of registered consumer cash transactions, may lead to a reduction in the shadow economy.

  • Date: 26/07/2016
  • Sector: Any
  • Topics: Digital technology, Inclusive finance, Sustainable enterprises, Workers' rights
  • Regions: Europe and Central Asia
  • Resource type: Publications
  • Institutions: EY