Informality: Underground economy turns over R $ 656 billion

By ETCO
22/07/2011

Source: Folha de S. Paulo - 25/11/2010

Informal production of goods and services in 2010 represents 18,6% of the country's GDP (Gross Domestic Product), according to Etco (Brazilian Institute of Competitive Ethics) and FGV. The term “underground” also includes the movement generated by activities such as drug trafficking and smuggling.