Location: Zagreb, Croatia

Date: August 29 – September 1, 2015
Organizers: Institute of Public Finance, University of Sheffield, Vitosha Research

Overview:
This summer school brought together researchers and early-career scholars to discuss the dynamics of informal economies, tax evasion, and governance in post-socialist societies. The program addressed the moral and economic complexities surrounding undeclared economic activities and included presentations, interactive sessions, and collaborative discussions.

Key Themes:

• Informal, undeclared, shadow, and unrecorded economic activities
• Tax evasion and non-compliance
• Tax morality and compliance incentives
• Governance in informal economies
• Moral foundations and alternative perspectives on informal economic practices

Target Audience:
PhD students, postdoc researchers, and early-stage academics whose research is focused on the relationship between formal and informal economies, especially within post-socialist contexts.

Outcomes:
The event encouraged robust discourse on integrating informal economies within formal systems, aiming to develop practical insights for policymakers on enabling compliance and understanding the role of morality in economic participation.