Trader Agency, Informal Cross-Border Trade, and Neopatrimonial Border Governance
Abstract
How do informal cross-border traders exercise agency within neopatrimonial border governance—and what does this reveal about why informality can feel more predictable than formal trade regimes?
Fields of Study & Subjects
Crime
Illicit Activities
and Governance
Border Security and International Relations
Taxation and Compliance Studies
Publication details
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026