Welcome to Bazaaristan

Photos from the $10 trillion shadow economy.

OCTOBER 28, 2011

Indian men search through garbage for scrap at a landfill site in New Delhi on Oct. 11, 2007. An estimated 300,000 waste collectors -- known as ragpickers in India -- rifle through the city's trash to pick up metal and plastic, which they sell to recycling companies.

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SHAZIB111

9:53 AM ET

October 30, 2011

Some are born great..

Robert Neuwirth had rightly reported that, "in French colonies, they're known as débrouillards -- self-starters, entrepreneurs, all outside the bureaucratic system"
Some are born great and some have to achieve greatness. Débrouillards are among those which are self starters and are not born great but they achieve greatness because of their hard-work and consistency. They do migrate to other states, nations and make their living by selling revolutionary goods.
Regard,
Shazib, an skin care/ home remedies for skin care expert.

JLEMIEN

10:04 AM ET

November 4, 2011

Not Just in Developing Countries

This market is alive and thriving in Developed countries to. I live in Spain, and in Barcelon and Madrid, as well as smaller cities like Albacete, it is common to see immigrants and migrants hawking their wares on the street. I enjoyed these photos, but I am concerned that the selection of pictures here gives the false impression that this is only something that happens in China, India, Brazil, and similar "rising" countries. People selling marijuana in the U.S. and Europe or children's toys on the streets of Barcelona are a part of this "Bazzaristan," too.

STEVEN RAY

2:00 PM ET

November 10, 2011

Great point

Excellent point. Massive black markets particularly in 'redistribution' of stolen goods

POINTBLANK

1:14 PM ET

November 8, 2011

I've never heard the name

I've never heard the name Bazaaristan before. FB

SERAFINNUNEZ101

1:24 AM ET

November 10, 2011

Amazing!

This is great information on Baazaristan. I've been looking for some information about it, along with useful portable printers review. This market is really alive!

RHEWITT

1:45 AM ET

November 17, 2011

Bazaaristan?

Hey, what is exact location of Bazaaristan? But...yes this is very meaningful photo. Touch my heart.

JESSEK

9:14 AM ET

November 21, 2011

Beautiful Picture!

It reminds me of the trip I made with me labor law firm to Jordan, back in 04'. Great colors, brilliant composition.

JASSIMO

1:17 PM ET

November 24, 2011

Never known about Bazaaristan

Never known about Bazaaristan before. It was interesting to read about that!
dynamics crm integration ?

UPINSON

1:24 PM ET

November 25, 2011

Aw, this was a really great

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Welcome to Bazaaristan

Photos from the $10 trillion shadow economy.

OCTOBER 28, 2011

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