Economics
The Political Economy of Informal Economies in Post-Industrial Cities
Quick fact
In post-industrial cities like Detroit or Manchester, informal work can account for up to 20% of urban GDP, and it is not a remnant of poverty but a direct product of deindustrialization and state withdrawal.
Why this is interesting
You know those street vendors, day laborers, and gig drivers who keep the city running without a formal employment contract? Ever wondered why they exist in the heart of wealthy post-industrial cities?