I like black markets

The Economist reports:

[A] vigorous and growing underground (black) economy makes a big difference. The tax inspectors’ union, Gestha, believes that it accounts for more than 23% of GDP and that it grew by 0.7% last year when recorded GDP shrank by 3.1%. The black economy is especially attractive to those still receiving unemployment benefits based on previous earnings. They are often reluctant to go back into formal work until the two-year payment period is over.

Black markets, lovely things, they provide income without the hassle of government bureaucrats.