The size of the underground economy is probably large when:

A. the cost of doing business legally is low.
B. bribes are often necessary to cut through bureaucratic red tape.
C. taxes are low.
D. All of these statements are true.


B. bribes are often necessary to cut through bureaucratic red tape.

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What will be an ideal response?

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