Estudio de la economía informal en Villavicencio con enfoque neoestructural

Abstract

The thesis presents a contrast of the neo-structural approach to the informal economy in Villavicencio. The aim of the paper is to characterise the informal economy in Villavicencio through an analysis of the productive structure. Two methodologies are used: the first one shows the changes in the intrinsic productivity of the n sectors and the sectoral change in the labour force in the city of Villavicencio. The next methodology deploys a probit model to identify the main structural determinants of the informal economy. Most of the points proposed by the neo-structuralist approach are consistent with the situation in Villavicencio. The main determinants of informality are: trade and services, transport, number of people in the household and head of household. Trade and services are highlighted as an important factor for the existence of informality.