Sunday, October 01, 2006

Underground Economy vs. Gross Domestic Product

Underground Economy vs. Gross Domestic Product


As of 2003, the size of underground economy of each country, in comparison with its nominal GDP, is as follows:
Italy............26.2%
Spain..........22.3%
Belgium......21.5%
Sweden........18.7%
Denmark......17.5%
Germany......16.8%
Canada.........15.4%
France.........14.8%
Holland........12.8%
England........12.3%
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Australia.....10.8%
Swiss...........9.5%
U.S...............8.6%
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Japan..........4.3%
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Applying the same appraisal method to each region of the world, the following average percentage as of 2000 was obtained:
OECD Member Countries........16.8%
Africa...................................41.0%
Central/South America........41.0%
Asia.....................................29.0%
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They do not call those involved in the underground economy "terrorists."

I do not call them, either, yet.

But, how about it for you?

And, what about a mind of our benign Lord?


"ALL WHO HEARD IT WERE AMAZED"