This lecture explores the topic of clandestine economies, the secretive, illicit, or illegal economic activities, also known as the "black market” or "underground economy." Discover how clandestine economies emerge alongside, and converge with, regulated, lawful, and formalized economies in the Amazon region. This is seen, for instance, via illegal land acquisition that is often laundered through livestock, fake titles, land clearing amnesties, or even sold on the internet, as land speculation practices. This lecture will also discuss issues of land titling and law enforcement. 

Lecture source language: English

Available subtitles & translations: Portuguese and Spanish