Informal businesses belong in entrepreneurial ecosystems, review argues

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What happened

A systematic review of informal businesses published in the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business argues that they should be treated as part of the larger entrepreneurial ecosystem rather than as a peripheral feature of the economy.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:01 UTC.

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