underground economy

Definition of "underground economy"
  1. Income-generating activities, lawful or unlawful, that are not reported to the government
How to use "underground economy" in a sentence
  1. Transactions in the underground economy aren't considered in official economic statistics.
  2. The sale of illegal substances often contributes to the underground economy.
  3. Many workers in the underground economy are paid in cash to avoid taxes.
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