身边的经济学·社会常识英语30篇（4）

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非正规就业与社会保障

Many people work without formal contracts or benefits.
Street vendors, home-based tailors, and day laborers often fall into this group.
They usually lack health insurance, pensions, or paid leave.
This makes them more vulnerable during illness or old age.
Some countries now offer low-cost social programs for informal workers.
Others use mobile platforms to enroll them quickly.
Better inclusion helps reduce poverty and inequality.
Recognizing informal work is key for fair public policy.