‘Why should I trust you with my money?’: credible commitments in the informal economy in China

This article explores theoretical and empirical features of informal value transfer systems, the illegal transfer of money between jurisdictions. It identifies the trust relationships between the actors involved and discusses four mechanisms used to signal trustworthiness. It then applies these theo...

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Main Authors: Varese, F, Wang, P, Wong, RWY
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Oxford University Press 2018