ECONOMISTS believe that the size of the underground economy affects gross domestic product (GDP) to some degree while criminologists recognise that there are clear links between it and organised crime.
The underground economy, also known as shadow economy or black economy, is often associated with criminal activities including smuggling of weapons, tobacco and drugs, prostitution, illegal gambling dens and online gaming activities, and human trafficking.
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