A Study of Chinese Street Vendors: How They Operate

摘要: There is a great deal of criticism levied at street vendors, despite the fact that these as part global informal economy, are becoming more important millions being occupationally downsized. Criticisms include vendor businesses not economically robust, they can be conduits for pirated goods, do make good use public spaces, and considered by economists to “bad news” world economy. This article reports on study operations 80 vendors in Dalian, China. It shows their (e.g., buying, selling, merchandising) very similar those permanently anchored small retailers, consequently should able societal contributions. Research propositions recommendations further research presented.