1. The part of a country's economy that is formally recorded, taxed, and regulated by government authorities, as opposed to the informal or underground economy
The official economy includes all registered businesses and wage-earning employment.
A economia oficial inclui todos os negócios registrados e o emprego assalariado.
2. Economic activity that is tracked in national accounts and GDP calculations
GDP measures only transactions within the official economy.
O PIB mede apenas as transações dentro da economia oficial.