Off the Books – The Underground Economy of the Urban Poor by Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh

Off the Books – The Underground Economy of the Urban Poor by Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh offers an in-depth exploration of informal economic activities within urban marginalized communities. Drawing on extensive ethnographic research, Venkatesh reveals the complex social networks and survival strategies that sustain underground economies. This authoritative work provides valuable insights for scholars and policymakers interested in urban poverty, economic sociology, and social policy.