[LS]

The fastest rising segment of business in the U.S., completely documented, is "micro-business," of 5 employees or fewer. These are usually home-based, and overwhelmingly net-computer oriented.

[JohnGalt]

I believe some of the alternative methods of exchange, encryption, and the low cost of powerful computer tools has made the returns on "off the books" business greater than the risk. Furthermore, virtual communities are creating an untaxable barter economy for those who understand what the Information Age is truly about.