People have always worked for cash, bartered, exchanged.
Not everyone keeps accurate precise governmental records
How prevalent is money "Off Da Books" in metro Detroit ?
http://inthesetimes.com/article/2021...my-gift-barter
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People have always worked for cash, bartered, exchanged.
Not everyone keeps accurate precise governmental records
How prevalent is money "Off Da Books" in metro Detroit ?
http://inthesetimes.com/article/2021...my-gift-barter
Goodness, I would have wanted to stay anonymous and not posted my name in that article if I were running a food service set on the low-low.
It appears the city turns a blind eye to these operations. I was surprised when folks had no problem being filmed by Anthony Bourdain on his CNN Parts Unknown show. These guys were advertising/barbecuing in their front yards.
Do you think Detroit has "more" of an underground economy than other cities around the USA struggling with revenue, services, infrastructure, etc.
I would say many large cities with distressed economics would have a level of underground economics!
He could probably make a couple of changes and qualify under the Michigan Cottage Food law. It lets people do small scale food sales out of a home kitchen.
Should there be a crackdown on these illegal economies in the D ?
Obviously the "economies" are not hard to find.
Detroit needs revenue, they should encourage small business startups.
Do everything above board, legally, cheaply, with minimal restrictions.
If it's all jacked up with intense regulations, fees, encumberments, etc.
--- the underground flourishes, thrives, becomes vibrant
Really Michigan should straight up say F you to the Car insurance companies.
Stop crushing folks with exorbitant fees, so they "can" pay city taxes.
Michigan is soooooo backwards with many of its day-to-day functions.
People just want to provide for their families, have shelter and food.
Why can't Snyder and others put an end to extortion via insurance ?
There are distinct, clear, reasons underground economies exist.
Insurance was high under Granholm and at least Snyder ditched the Michigan Drivers Responsibility Fee that was on the books under her administration.
The point is - the creation of underground economies - due to state policy
....:cool:.... More specifically Dems only do good things! That's the rub.
The U.S. dollar dropped to a 12-month low against the euro ,
and weakened against the pound , in world currency markets recently.
It also slipped considerably against the Canadian dollar in the last month
Duggan has started doing just that...:cool:
https://www.detroityes.com/mb/showth...ve-in-the-City
I do have to laugh though, the city has managed to effectively knee-cap the one semi-successful industry [[marijuana distribution) that was burgeoning once Michigan legalized weed for medicinal use.
In case you didn't hear, James Craig has been actively working to raid and shut down the shops who "aren't operating within the confines of the law" [[which was about 90% of them).
For fuck's sake, just legalize marijuana completely and tax it. It'll be a win-win for everyone.