Basics

Also know (with more negative cases usually) as the "Black Market", or as the "Invisible" or "Shadow" Economy
Essentially all Economic Activity that is not documented by the Government or NGOs
Thus has no Worker's Protections , Taxes, Or ability to sue for fraud etc
However they are often much more "in sync" with their local communities' needs
- They often "fill in" gaps of supply and demand, great examples being re-selling fuel at a higher price, but constant rate during shortages

Informal Economy