2025 Theses Master's

Comparative Study of Informal Economies in Marginalized Communities: Xiaobei, Guangzhou, and Harlem, New York

Li, Mingkai

This thesis examines informal economic practices among West African migrants in Xiaobei and Harlem. Using interviews and field observations, it explores how these communities adapt to exclusion through trade networks. The study argues that formalizing informal economies can promote inclusive, equitable urban development.