INSEAI WORKSHOP 2

Understanding Informality through Data: Empirical Approaches, Surveys and Emerging Evidence

Hybrid (face-to-face and online)

Aula De Rosa, Building D2 - University of Salerno - Via Giovanni Paolo II, 132 - 84084 Fisciano (SA)

Centre for Labour and Political Economics | Department of Economics and Statistics | University of Salerno, Italy

Business Economics Data Science Lab | Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania

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The study of informality relies heavily on empirical evidence, yet reliable and comparable data remain a major challenge. Thisworkshop explores the empirical foundations of informality research, bringing together scholars and practitioners working with surveys, administrative records, firm-level datasets, and innovative measurement approaches. By comparing data sources and methodologies across countries and regions, the workshop aims to strengthen the analytical and policy relevance of informalityresearch and foster collaboration within the INSEAI network.