Rural Americans more likely to participate in the informal economy, study shows Sarah Melotte for The Daily Yonder Jul 31, 2025 Jul 31, 2025 Updated Jul 31, 2025 0 Man hands a net bag of groceries to woman in the doorway, their faces are not visible. New Africa // Shutterstock Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sarah Melotte for The Daily Yonder k9bmkDEC@?8m#FC2= p>6C:42?D >@C6 =:<6=J E@ A2CE:4:A2E6 :? 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