# Informal Economy
Latest news and articles about Informal Economy
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Business
The Goose Leg Arbitrage: Why a Chinese Street Vendor Outearned Global Fast-Food Giants
A viral street vendor in Beijing, dubbed 'Goose Leg Auntie,' was found to be earning profits comparable to a KFC franchise by bypassing high rents and delivery platform fees. The business recently collapsed after it was revealed she was selling cheaper duck legs as premium goose legs, sparking a debate on the ethics and economics of China's informal gig economy.
SoBiz2026年6月12日 06:38
#Goose Leg Auntie#Beijing#F&B Industry
World
The Steeped Economy: Turkey’s Street-Level Tea Couriers and the Resilience of Tradition
This report explores the cultural and economic significance of Ankara's traditional tea sellers, who act as essential 'tea couriers' in Turkish markets. Despite modernization, these vendors maintain a vital hyper-local logistics network that supports both social cohesion and traditional commerce.
SoMi2026年3月27日 15:57
#Turkey#Ankara#Tea Culture