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| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Macroeconomics Olivier J. Blanchard, David R. Johnson, 2014 |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Macroeconomics Olivier J. Blanchard, 2014 |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Macroeconomics Olivier Blanchard, Alessia Amighini, Francesco Giavazzi, 2021-04-23 Develop a unified view of the latest global macroeconomic events, connecting the short, medium, and long-run markets. Macroeconomics: A European Perspective, 4th edition by Blanchard, Amighini & Giavazzi, offers the European perspective based on the best-selling US text by leading author Olivier Blanchard, presenting an integrated, global view of macroeconomics, and showing the connections between goods markets, financial markets, and labour markets worldwide. An essential textbook for students studying Macroeconomics at an intermediate level, this is a book rooted in the real world: from the major economic crisis of the late 2000s to the profound economic effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, from monetary policy in the US to Brexit, the problems of the Euro area, and growth in China, this edition will help you make sense not only of current macroeconomic events but also those that may unfold in the future. Key features include: A new chapter 'The COVID economic crisis' examines the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new appendix, 'What do macroeconomists do?', explores career options for those thinking about taking their Macroeconomics study further. Organised into two distinct parts: a core section focuses on short, medium, and long-run markets, and two extensions offer more in-depth coverage of the issues. Margin notes help re-create a student-teacher dialogue, further explaining more challenging concepts. Focus boxes discuss real macroeconomic events and facts from Europe, the United States, and around the world. With a series of features and digital resources to help you cement your learning, this is a must-have textbook on the European perspective reflecting all major contemporary changes in the field. Also available with MyLab® Economics MyLabis the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLabEconomics personalises the learning experience and improves results for each student. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab® Economics, search for: 9781292360966 Macroeconomics: A European Perspective Paperback, 4th Edition plus MyLab Economics with Pearson eText. Package consists of: 9781292360898 Macroeconomics: A European Perspective Paperback, 4th Edition 9781292360935 Macroeconomics: A European Perspective Paperback, 4th Edition MyLab® Economics 9781292360973 Macroeconomics: A European Perspective Paperback, 4th Edition Pearson eText MyLab® Economics is not included. Students, if MyLab is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN. MyLab should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Assessing Academic Literacy in a Multilingual Society Albert Weideman, John Read, Theo du Plessis, 2020-11-02 South African universities face major challenges in meeting the needs of their students in the area of academic language and literacy. The dominant medium of instruction in the universities is English and, to a much lesser extent, Afrikaans, but only a minority of the national population are native speakers of these languages. Nine other languages can be media of instruction in schools, which makes the transition to tertiary education difficult enough in itself for students from these schools. The focus of this book is on procedures for assessing the academic language and literacy levels and needs of students, not in order to exclude students from higher education but rather to identify those who would benefit from further development of their ability in order to undertake their degree studies successfully. The volume also aims to bring the innovative solutions designed by South African educators to a wider international audience. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Economics Douglas McTaggart, Christopher Findlay, Michael Parkin, 2015-05-20 High quality, engaging content for students...ultimate flexibility for educators The seventh edition of this benchmark Australian text continues to offer students a comprehensive and relevant introduction to economics whilst offering educators the ability to customise and deliver content – your way. Economics 7th edition provides a streamlined approach to study and recognises the difficulties some students may face in comprehending key concepts. By leaving the more technical content and application until later, students can enjoy the more exciting policy material from the beginning and engage with the content early. Through compelling examples, clear explanations and the latest instructive on-line resources, the text draws students into the content and reinforces learning through practice and solving problems which are relevant to them. The authors train students to think about issues in the way real economists do, and learn how to explore difficult policy problems and make more informed decisions by offering a clear introduction to theory and applying the concepts to today’s events, news, and research. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Economics Global & Southern African Perspective Kirsten Liesel Thompson, Frederick Scholtz, Volker Schoer, Janet Bruce-Brand, Marcel Kohler, Bruce David Rhodes, Leigh Neethling, Nyasha Mahonye, Andrea Saayman, Mthokozisi Mlilo, Alicia Fourie, Geofrrey Antrobus, Carina Smith, 2023-04-20 Understand economics in a South African context Economics: Global and Southern African Perspectives, 3rd edition brings together the expertise and perspective of Parkin’s internationally renowned textbook with local examples, knowledge and context to create an invaluable learning aid. Packed with features to enhance understanding of core concepts, the text reflects modern issues like inflation, youth unemployment and the effects of political shocks on the South African rand. This edition seeks to change the way you see the world around you, opening your eyes to the 'economic way of thinking.' Updated with South African data and rand equivalents, the text includes study problems and applications that have been adapted to reflect the environment and context of South Africa. Packed with a range of features to support your development, this is the ideal book for university students learning core principles of micro- and macroeconomics. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Economics Pieter Cornelis Smit, 1996 This text provides an introduction to the central tenets of economic theory. Each section of the book takes the reader from the elementary to the more advanced theories and applications, and is written from a Southern African perspective. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Economics Michael Parkin, 2010 This book combines the expertise and international perspective of best-selling Economics author, Michael Parkin, with the knowledge and understanding of local Southern African academics ... [it] is an ideal introduction to micro and macroeconomics and brings you all the core principles and tools of economic science against the background of a wide range of contemporary local and international problems and issues.-- Cover. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Rethinking and Unthinking Development Busani Mpofu, Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni, 2019-03-27 Development has remained elusive in Africa. Through theoretical contributions and case studies focusing on Southern Africa’s former white settler states, South Africa and Zimbabwe, this volume responds to the current need to rethink (and unthink) development in the region. The authors explore how Africa can adapt Western development models suited to its political, economic, social and cultural circumstances, while rejecting development practices and discourses based on exploitative capitalist and colonial tendencies. Beyond the legacies of colonialism, the volume also explores other factors impacting development, including regional politics, corruption, poor policies on empowerment and indigenization, and socio-economic and cultural barriers. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Our Continent, Our Future P. Thandika Mkandawire, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, 1998 Our Continent, Our Future presents the emerging African perspective on this complex issue. The authors use as background their own extensive experience and a collection of 30 individual studies, 25 of which were from African economists, to summarize this African perspective and articulate a path for the future. They underscore the need to be sensitive to each country's unique history and current condition. They argue for a broader policy agenda and for a much more active role for the state within what is largely a market economy. Finally, they stress that Africa must, and can, compete in an increasingly globalized world and, perhaps most importantly, that Africans must assume the leading role in defining the continent's development agenda. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: People, Money and Power in the Economic Crisis Keith Hart, John Sharp, 2014-10-01 The Cold War was fought between “state socialism” and “the free market.” That fluctuating relationship between public power and private money continues today, unfolding in new and unforeseen ways during the economic crisis. Nine case studies -- from Southern Africa, South Asia, Brazil, and Atlantic Africa – examine economic life from the perspective of ordinary people in places that are normally marginal to global discourse, covering a range of class positions from the bottom to the top of society. The authors of these case studies examine people’s concrete economic activities and aspirations. By looking at how people insert themselves into the actual, unequal economy, they seek to reflect human unity and diversity more fully than the narrow vision of conventional economics. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Africa's Turn? Edward Miguel, 2009-03-13 Signs of hope in sub-Saharan Africa: modest but steady economic growth and the spread of democracy. By the end of the twentieth century, sub-Saharan Africa had experienced twenty-five years of economic and political disaster. While “economic miracles” in China and India raised hundreds of millions from extreme poverty, Africa seemed to have been overtaken by violent conflict and mass destitution, and ranked lowest in the world in just about every economic and social indicator. Working in Busia, a small Kenyan border town, economist Edward Miguel began to notice something different starting in 1997: modest but steady economic progress, with new construction projects, flower markets, shops, and ubiquitous cell phones. In Africa's Turn? Miguel tracks a decade of comparably hopeful economic trends throughout sub-Saharan Africa and suggests that we may be seeing a turnaround. He bases his hopes on a range of recent changes: democracy is finally taking root in many countries; China's successes have fueled large-scale investment in Africa; and rising commodity prices have helped as well. Miguel warns, though, that the growth is fragile. Violence and climate change could derail it quickly, and he argues for specific international assistance when drought and civil strife loom. Responding to Miguel, nine experts gauge his optimism. Some question the progress of democracy in Africa or are more skeptical about China's constructive impact, while others think that Miguel has underestimated the threats represented by climate change and population growth. But most agree that something new is happening, and that policy innovations in health, education, agriculture, and government accountability are the key to Africa's future. Contributors Olu Ajakaiye, Ken Banks, Robert Bates, Paul Collier, Rachel Glennerster, Rosamond Naylor, Smita Singh, David N. Weil, and Jeremy M. Weinstein |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Economics from a Global Perspective Alan Glanville, Jacob Glanville, 2011-03-01 Normal 0 0 1 198 1134 9 2 1392 11.1539 1280x1024 0 0 0 Economics from a Global Perspective was the first textbook on IB Diploma economics in the market (originally launched in 1995) helping define the syllabus in terms of breadth and depth for teachers, and constituting the main reference source for students. Over 50,000 copies have been sold to date. With Forewords by Gareth Rees, Manuel Fernandez Canque & Andrew Maclehose. Features of the Third Edition l Covers the entire IB Diploma syllabus – for exams in 2013 onward l Each topic covered in the appropriate breadth, depth & sequence l Learning Outcomes listed for each sub-section, with corresponding exercises & multiple choice questions l International perspective throughout l Treats world poverty and development in depth l Numerous case studies, readings & profiles l Higher Level material colour coded l Supported by two student workbooks (Multiple Choice Questions for Economics and Data Response Questions for Economics) The text is thorough and authoritative whilst maintaining a student friendly approach. The clarity of expression is a significant feature, recognising that IB students have many demands upon their time and that many are also studying in a foreign language. Economics from a Global Perspective is written to give the student a clear understanding and a real enjoyment of economics. Alan Glanville has 32 years experience as an IB teacher, examiner and author. Jacob Glanville has 20 years experience as a professional economist. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: The Oxford Handbook of the South African Economy Arkebe Oqubay, Fiona Tregenna, Imraan Valodia, 2021 This Handbook provides a detailed and wide-ranging coverage of the key economic questions in South Africa, concentrating on the more recent economic challenges facing the country. |
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| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Property, Institutions, and Social Stratification in Africa Franklin Obeng-Odoom, 2020-03-26 In this book, Franklin Obeng-Odoom seeks to debunk the existing explanations of inequalities within Africa and between Africa and the rest of the world using insights from the emerging field of stratification economics. Using multiple sources - including archival and historical material and a wide range of survey data - he develops a distinctive approach that combines traditional institutional economics, such as social protection and reasonable value, property and the distribution of wealth with other insights into Africa's development. While looking at the Africa-wide situation, Obeng-Odoom also analyses the experiences of inequalities within specific countries; he primarily focuses on Ghana while also drawing on experiences in Botswana and Mauritius. Comprehensive and engaging, Property, Institutions, and Social Stratification in Africa is a useful resource for teaching and research on Africa and the Global South. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Reclaiming Economics for Future Generations Lucy Ambler, Joe Earle, Nicola Scott, 2022-01-25 Reclaiming economics for future generations argues that to build economies which serve people and the planet we need a diverse and decolonised curriculum. How does the global economy currently fail people and the planet, and why has mainstream economics knowledge inadequately addressed the pressing issues of today? |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: The Geopolitics of Regional Power Sören Scholvin, 2016-03-09 In the last two decades, various states from the Global South have emerged as important players in international relations. Most popular among them is China. Brazil, India and South Africa have also taken essential roles in global and regional politics. Compared to traditional great powers, they can be labelled ’regional great powers’ or ’regional powers’ because their influence is - with the exception of China - concentrated on their neighbourhood. The impact of regions, meaning the impact of geography, on the economics and politics of regional powers is surprisingly understudied. This book analyses how geographical conditions influence the regional economics and politics of South Africa, allowing the author to delineate its region of influence. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Macro-Economics J. W. Mostert, A. G. Oosthuizen, T. C. Van Der Vyver, 2002-10 A comprehensive introduction to macro-economics, set against a contemporary South African background.It covers all the material usually prescribed for introductory courses in macro-economics and also lays a solid foundation for intermediate and advanced studies in macro-economics. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Economics of Global Business Rodrigo Zeidan, 2018-11-13 A textbook with innovative real-world macroeconomic analyses of timely policy issues, with case studies and examples from more than fifty countries. This timely and refreshingly real–world focused textbook examines some of the world's most critical policy issues through a macroeconomics lens. After presenting analytical foundations, modeling tools, and theoretical perspectives, Economics of Global Business goes a step further than most other texts, with a practical look at the local and multinational tradeoffs facing economic policymakers in more than fifty countries. Topics range from income equality and the financial crisis to GDP, inflation and unemployment, and, notably, one of the first macroeconomic examinations of climate change. Written by a globetrotting economist who teaches and consults on three continents, Economics of Global Business aims not for definitive answers but rather to provide a better understanding of the context-dependent rationales, constraints, and consequences of economic policy decisions. The book covers long-run and short-run growth (with examples from the United States, China, the European Union, South Korea, Japan, Latin America, Africa, Australia, and Vietnam); financial crises and central banks; monetary and fiscal policies; government budgets; currency regimes; climate change and macroeconomics; income inequality; and globalization. All chapters rely on recent and historical examples of economic policy in action. The book is particularly suitable for use as an introduction to macroeconomics for business students. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Economy Studies Sam de Muijnck, Joris Tieleman, 2021-12-03 The Economy Studies project emerged from the worldwide movement to modernise economics education, spurred on by the global financial crisis of 2008, the climate crisis, and the COVID-19 pandemic. It envisions a wide variety of economics graduates and specialists, equipped with a broad toolkit, enabling them to collectively understand and help tackle the issues the world faces today. This is a practical guide for (re-)designing economics courses and programs. Based on a clear conceptual framework and ten flexible building blocks, this handbook offers refreshing ideas and practical suggestions to stimulate student engagement and critical thinking across a wide range of courses. Key features are: - Adapting Existing Courses: Plug-and-play suggestions to improve existing economics courses with attention to institutions, history, values and practical skills. - Teaching materials: A guide through the rapidly growing range of innovative textbooks and other teaching materials. - Example Courses and Curricula: How to design pluralist, real-world economics education within the practical limits of time and resources. The companion website, www.economystudies.com, contains a wealth of additional resources, such as tailor-made booklets for more specific audiences, additional teaching materials and links to plug-and-play syllabi and courses, and opportunities for workshops and exchange with other economics educators. To tackle the systemic challenges that the world faces today, we need economists with an open-mindset and a diverse toolkit to help guide us. This book provides the building blocks for educating these crucial experts. - Jan Peter Balkenende, former prime minister of the Netherlands This book is a tour de force. The mastery of the subject that the authors and their team display is astonishing. It was a source of inspiration for the development of the new program at the Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam. - Prof. Arjo Klamer (EUR & VU) |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Industrial and Development Economics Kapunda, Stephen M., 2017-07-20 The aim of this book is to provide comprehensive understanding of industrial economics and its applicability to African countries. The book is expected to serve as an intellectual and pedagogical support to teaching. It is a vital resource material for both undergraduate and post-graduate students. The text is also excellent for self-study for all people with a keen interest in the discipline because of the unique approach adopted by the author. Each chapter is arranged pedagogically starting with learning objectives followed by introductory remarks, then content and finally conclusion. Numerous relevant examples, case studies and review questions are provided. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Marketing Management Michael C. Cant, 2011-03 This book takes a fresh look at marketing and covers relevant and topical issues in the marketing world. This book not only covers the fundamental marketing issues but also focuses on emerging issues such as leadership in marketing, marketing metrics and the contribution to ROI, customer value and retention as prime strategies and marketing in developing countries. The book has been developed for South African students with a South African frame of reference. The well-designed text with ample examples and case studies will enable the students to understand and identify with this book. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Southern African Perspectives on Sustainable Tourism Management Jarkko Saarinen, Berendien Lubbe, Naomi N. Moswete, 2022-05-31 This edited collection focuses on tourism development, sustainability and local change in southern Africa. The book offers a range of both conceptual and applied perspectives that address various changes in southern African tourism and community development relations. The key drivers of change that include climate change and globalization form the context for the diverse and interesting set of case studies from the region. The main conceptual grounds of the book cover sustainability, sustainable development goals (SDGs), responsibility, vulnerability, adaptation, resilience, governance, local development and inclusive growth. In this book sustainability is seen as one of the most important issues currently facing the tourism sector, affecting all types and scales of tourism operations and environments in the region. Tourism is an increasingly important economy in the southern African region and the industry is creating changes for communities and environment while also facing major challenges caused by global trends and changes. The book offers a case study driven approach to sustainability needs of tourism development in local community contexts. The case study chapters are linked through the book’s focus on sustainable tourism and local community development. Through emphasizing the need to understand both global change and local contexts in sustainable tourism development, this book is a valuable resource for all those working in the field. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Southern African Liberation Movements and the Global Cold War ‘East’ Lena Dallywater, Chris Saunders, Helder Adegar Fonseca, 2019-06-17 In the global context of the Cold War, the relationship between liberation movements and Eastern European states obviously changed and transformed. Similarly, forms of (material) aid and (ideological) encouragement underwent changes over time. The articles assembled in this volume argue that the traditional Cold War geography of bi-polar competition with the United States is not sufficient to fully grasp these transformations. The question of which side of the ideological divide was more successful (or lucky) in impacting actors and societies in the global south is still relevant, yet the Cold War perspective falls short in unfolding the complex geographies of connections and the multipolarity of actions and transactions that exists until today. Acknowledging the complexities of liberation movements in globalization processes, the papers thus argue that activities need to be understood in their local context, including personal agendas and internal conflicts, rather than relying primarily on the traditional frame of Cold War competition. They point to the agency of individual activists in both Africa and Eastern Europe and the lessons, practices and languages that were derived from their often contradictory encounters. In Southern African Liberation Movements, authors from South Africa, Portugal, Austria and Germany ask: What role did actors in both Southern Africa and Eastern Europe play? What can we learn by looking at biographies in a time of increasing racial and international conflict? And which creative solutions need to be found, to combine efforts of actors from various ideological camps? Building on archival sources from various regions in different languages, case studies presented in the edition try to encounter the lack of a coherent state of the art. They aim at combining the sometimes scarce sources with qualitative interviews to give answers to the many open questions regarding Southern African liberation movements and their connections to the East. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Social, Educational, and Cultural Perspectives of Disabilities in the Global South Ndlovu, Sibonokuhle, Nyoni, Phefumula, 2021-01-15 Technology and research for disabilities and disability support are largely produced by the Global North even though it is utilized globally, including in the Global South. For this reason, the encouragement of greater research efforts and technological creation are essential for advanced disability support in the Global South. Social, Educational, and Cultural Perspectives of Disabilities in the Global South is an essential scholarly publication that examines scholarship and academics with disabilities, with an emphasis on the disruption of stereotypes as well as lived experience. Featuring a wide range of topics such as feminist theory, student motivation, and artificial intelligence, this book is ideal for academicians, academic professionals, researchers, policymakers, and students. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Community Psychology and the Socio-economics of Mental Distress Carl Walker, Katherine Johnson, Liz Cunningham, 2017-09-16 Providing unique global perspectives on community psychology, this is exciting and important reading for students and researchers alike, written by leading experts in the field. Drawing on a wealth of experience and examples, it offers an essential guide to the political global context of this fast-developing area of psychology. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: African Seaports and Maritime Economics in Historical Perspective Ayodeji Olukoju, Daniel Castillo Hidalgo, 2020-07-14 This book updates African maritime economic history to analyse the influence of seaports and seaborne trade, processes of urbanization and development, and the impact of globalization on port evolution within the different regions of Africa. It succeeds the seminal collection edited by Hoyle & Hilling which was conceived during a phase of sustained economic growth on the African continent, and builds on a similar trend where African economies have experienced processes of economic growth and the relative improvement of welfare conditions. It provides valuable insights on port evolution and the way the maritime sector has impacted the hinterland and the regional economic structures of the affected countries, including the several and varied agents involved in these activities. African Seaports and Maritime Economics in Historical Perspective will be useful for economists, historians, and geographers interested in African and maritime issues, as well as policy makers interested in path-dependence and long-term analysis |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: African Perspectives on South–South Migration Meron Zeleke, Lahra Smith, 2024-04-01 This book investigates the diverse and dynamic forms of migration within Africa. Centring themes of agency, resource flows, and transnational networks, the book examines the enduring appeal of the Global South as a place of origin, transit, and destination. Popular media, government pronouncements, and much of the global research discourse continue to be oriented towards migration from the Global South to the Global North, despite the fact that the vast majority of migration is South-South. This book moves beyond these mischaracterisations and instead distinctly focuses on the agency of African migrants and the creative strategies they employ while planning their routes within and across the African continent. Case studies explore the flow of resources such as people, money, skills, and knowledge throughout the continent, while also casting a light on the lived experiences of migrants as they negotiate their sometimes precarious and vulnerable positions. Underpinned by intensive empirical studies, this book challenges prevailing narratives and provides a new way of thinking about South-South Migration. Composed by a majority of scholars from the Global South, the book will be crucial reading for researchers, students, and policy makers with a focus on South-South Migration, Migration and Inequalities, Migration and Development, and Refugee and Humanitarian Studies. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: The Climate Crisis Vishwas Satgar, 2018-02-01 Essays that address the question: how can people and class agency change this destructive course of history? Capitalism’s addiction to fossil fuels is heating our planet at a pace and scale never before experienced. Extreme weather patterns, rising sea levels and accelerating feedback loops are a commonplace feature of our lives. The number of environmental refugees is increasing and several island states and low-lying countries are becoming vulnerable. Corporate-induced climate change has set us on an ecocidal path of species extinction. Governments and their international platforms such as the Paris Climate Agreement deliver too little, too late. Most states, including South Africa, continue on their carbon-intensive energy paths, with devastating results. Political leaders across the world are failing to provide systemic solutions to the climate crisis. This is the context in which we must ask ourselves: how can people and class agency change this destructive course of history? Volume three in the Democratic Marxism series, The Climate Crisis investigates eco-socialist alternatives that are emerging. It presents the thinking of leading climate justice activists, campaigners and social movements advancing systemic alternatives and developing bottom-up, just transitions to sustain life. Through a combination of theoretical and empirical work, the authors collectively examine the challenges and opportunities inherent in the current moment. This volume builds on the class-struggle focus of Volume 2 by placing ecological issues at the centre of democratic Marxism. Most importantly, it explores ways to renew historical socialism with democratic, eco-socialist alternatives to meet current challenges in South Africa and the world. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: The Evolving Structure of South Africa’s Economy Seeraj Mohamed, Amuzweni Ngoma, 2024-01-23 South Africa still faces low economic growth and high unemployment, coupled with the persistent challenges of poverty and inequality. These exert pressure on South Africa to foster structural transformation that will facilitate a more inclusive and resilient economy. Authors apply multiple theoretical and empirical perspectives to take stock of the historical and contemporary structure of the South African economy, its evolving nature and possible future pathways. The explore how South Africa's structural transformation agenda is affected by the global context, and discuss debates on the extreme social impacts of globalised and financialised economic structures. Contributors offer technical and analytical discussions of the overlapping structural faultlines that produce uneven economic performance. They explain the changes and continuities of South Africa's economic structure, bound by an analytical thread that centres power relations and political settlements. Varied chapters explain how poor governance and corruption have slowed down structural reform. This has been further exacerbated by the inconsistent availability of energy and the deterioration of logistics. The book details the structural reforms and policy regimes necessary for increasing productive capacity in South Africa's agriculture, manufacturing, agro-processing. retail and services, energy and mining industries. It also reflects on the role that micro- and informal enterprises can play if afforded the necessary support. The technical details and analyses in the book highlight the need for a radical review of macroeconomic policy to reduce the country's chronic vulnerability to poverty and inequality. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Macroeconomics for Professionals Leslie Lipschitz, Susan Schadler, 2019-01-23 Understanding macroeconomic developments and policies in the twenty-first century is daunting: policy-makers face the combined challenges of supporting economic activity and employment, keeping inflation low and risks of financial crises at bay, and navigating the ever-tighter linkages of globalization. Many professionals face demands to evaluate the implications of developments and policies for their business, financial, or public policy decisions. Macroeconomics for Professionals provides a concise, rigorous, yet intuitive framework for assessing a country's macroeconomic outlook and policies. Drawing on years of experience at the International Monetary Fund, Leslie Lipschitz and Susan Schadler have created an operating manual for professional applied economists and all those required to evaluate economic analysis. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Urban Tourism in the Global South Christian M. Rogerson, Jayne M. Rogerson, 2021-07-13 This book examines and addresses the particular character of urban tourism occurring in the global South. It presents research essays on tourism in urban areas of South Africa, a country which is associated with big 5 nature tourism but where urban areas are also major tourism destinations. The book contextualizes urban tourism in South Africa as part of ‘the other half of urban tourism’, an overlooked but energetic scholarship which is emerging on urban places in the global South. The volume moves to present a collection of original material variously on national perspectives on urban tourism following by a cluster of city level perspectives. The last three contributions turn to the role of tourism in small towns, the bottom rung in the urban settlement system. Issues of concern include gastronomic tourism, VFR travel, airportscapes, climate change, AirBnb and creative tourism. Finally, as COVID-19 is potentially a defining historical moment for urban tourism, the volume incorporates historical research perspectives in order to address the overwhelming ‘present-mindedness’ of mainstream urban tourism writings. The book highlights the challenges and opportunities for tourism development in the environment of the urban global South and is relevant to scholars of both tourism and urban studies as well as researchers in development studies. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Pathways in Ethics Piet Naud‚, 2016-10-01 ÿThe public rationality of Christian faith is demonstrated in the way that Christian convictions make contributions to the contents and substance of intellectual, pluralistic public discourses on themes like economic justice and human rights. The impact of Christian faith for all walks of life, from the most intimate individual life to the most social, global and cosmic life, are dealt with in this great work of Public Theology from the African soil. - Prof Nico Koopman |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Politics and Pan-Africanism Dawn Nagar, 2019-12-12 Offering an examination of the diplomatic and economic regional power structures in Africa and their relationships with each other, Dawn Nagar discusses the potential and future of pan-Africanism. The three primary regional economic communities (RECs) that are recognised by the African Union as the key building blocks of a united Africa are examined - these are the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). These RECS include Africa's major economies – Egypt, South Africa, and Kenya but are also home to Africa's most conflict prone and volatile states – the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia and Lesotho. Providing a detailed overview of the current relationship between these power blocs, this book provides insight into the current state of diplomatic and economic relations within Africa and shows how far there is to go for a future of Pan-Africanism. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Encyclopedia of Health Economics , 2014-02-21 The Encyclopedia of Health Economics offers students, researchers and policymakers objective and detailed empirical analysis and clear reviews of current theories and polices. It helps practitioners such as health care managers and planners by providing accessible overviews into the broad field of health economics, including the economics of designing health service finance and delivery and the economics of public and population health. This encyclopedia provides an organized overview of this diverse field, providing one trusted source for up-to-date research and analysis of this highly charged and fast-moving subject area. Features research-driven articles that are objective, better-crafted, and more detailed than is currently available in journals and handbooks Combines insights and scholarship across the breadth of health economics, where theory and empirical work increasingly come from non-economists Provides overviews of key policies, theories and programs in easy-to-understand language |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Finance & Development, September 2003 International Monetary Fund. External Relations Dept., 2003-08-22 This paper highlights that the Washington Consensus helped fill the need for an economic policy framework following the discrediting of central planning and import-substitution trade strategies. Latin American governments championed the Consensus in the early 1990s, and the policy agenda delivered some of the things it was supposed to—healthier budgets, lower inflation, lower external debt ratios, and economic growth. But unemployment rose in many countries and poverty remained widespread, while the emphasis on market openness made states vulnerable to the side effects of globalization. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: International Bibliography of Economics British Library of Political and Economic Science, 1993 IBSS is the essential tool for librarians, university departments, research institutions and any public or private institution whose work requires access to up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of the social sciences. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: Sociological Perspectives of Organic Agriculture Georgina Holt, Matthew Reed, 2006 This book takes a fresh look at understanding the dynamics of the organic agricultural sector in Europe, Australia, South America and the US. Many of the authors explore the use of combined methodology, drawing on theory from a range of social sciences to demonstrate that the complexity of organic agriculture lies in the close connection between nature, society and the economy. Likewise, whilst the book depicts organic agriculture as an engine of growth for the organic sector, it reflects also the important role played by, not only producers but also, other actors in the supply chain, such as consumers and certification standards. |
| macroeconomics global and south african perspectives: South African Economic Policy Under Democracy Janine Aron, Brian Kahn, Geeta Kingdon, 2009-03-19 South Africa experienced a momentous change of government from the Apartheid regime to its first democratic government in 1994. This book provides an up-to-date and comprehensive assessment of South Africa's economic policies and performance under democracy. The book includes a stand-alone introduction and economic overview, as well as chapters on growth, monetary and exchange rate policy and fiscal policy, on capital flows and trade policy, on investment and industrial and competition policy, on the effect of AIDs in the macroeconomy, and on unemployment, education and inequality and poverty. Each chapter, and the overview chapter in particular, also addresses prospects for the future. |
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Macroeconomics, Trade, and Finance Seminars - World Bank …
Feb 27, 2025 · The Macroeconomics, Trade, and Finance Seminar Series is a weekly series hosted by the World Bank's research department. The series invites leading researchers from …
WDR 2024 Team - World Bank Group
Tatjana Kleineberg is an Economist in the Macroeconomics and Growth team of the World Bank’s Research Department. Her research is at the intersection of macroeconomics, economic …
Global Economy Set for Weakest Run Since 2008 Outside of …
Jun 10, 2025 · 2025 Growth Forecasts Cut for 70 Percent of Economies. WASHINGTON, June 10, 2025— Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth …
Global Economic Prospects - World Bank Group
The latest global economic outlook for 2025 from the World Bank. Learn about economic trends, policies, GDP growth, risks, and inflation rates affecting the world economy, stability, and …
Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
May 9, 2025 · Vietnam’s shift from a centrally planned to a market economy has transformed the country from one of the poorest in the world into a lower middle-income country. Vietnam now …
Mexico Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
Apr 23, 2025 · With a population of nearly 130 million people, a rich cultural history, great diversity, and a favorable geography with abundant natural resources, Mexico ranks among …
Economic Outlook | Latin America and the Caribbean October 2024
Download the latest economic outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean from the World Bank. Access data, facts, statistics, and learn more about the opportunities that competition offer to …
Poverty and Equity Briefs - World Bank Group
Apr 23, 2025 · The Poverty and Equity Briefs (PEBs) highlight poverty, shared prosperity and inequality trends for over 100 developing countries. The briefs are released twice a year for the …
Macroeconomics Overview - World Bank Group
Macroeconomics is the branch of economics that deals with the overall functioning of the economy. Macroeconomic policies have a critical influence on the decisions of households …
Macroeconomics and Growth - World Bank Research
Growth is the essential ingredient for sustained poverty reduction. The Macroeconomics and Growth Research Program focuses on identifying the contribution of policies and institutional …
Macroeconomics, Trade, and Finance Seminars - World Bank …
Feb 27, 2025 · The Macroeconomics, Trade, and Finance Seminar Series is a weekly series hosted by the World Bank's research department. The series invites leading researchers from …
WDR 2024 Team - World Bank Group
Tatjana Kleineberg is an Economist in the Macroeconomics and Growth team of the World Bank’s Research Department. Her research is at the intersection of macroeconomics, economic …
Global Economy Set for Weakest Run Since 2008 Outside of …
Jun 10, 2025 · 2025 Growth Forecasts Cut for 70 Percent of Economies. WASHINGTON, June 10, 2025— Heightened trade tensions and policy uncertainty are expected to drive global growth …
Global Economic Prospects - World Bank Group
The latest global economic outlook for 2025 from the World Bank. Learn about economic trends, policies, GDP growth, risks, and inflation rates affecting the world economy, stability, and …
Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
May 9, 2025 · Vietnam’s shift from a centrally planned to a market economy has transformed the country from one of the poorest in the world into a lower middle-income country. Vietnam now …
Mexico Overview: Development news, research, data | World Bank
Apr 23, 2025 · With a population of nearly 130 million people, a rich cultural history, great diversity, and a favorable geography with abundant natural resources, Mexico ranks among …
Economic Outlook | Latin America and the Caribbean October 2024
Download the latest economic outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean from the World Bank. Access data, facts, statistics, and learn more about the opportunities that competition offer to …
Poverty and Equity Briefs - World Bank Group
Apr 23, 2025 · The Poverty and Equity Briefs (PEBs) highlight poverty, shared prosperity and inequality trends for over 100 developing countries. The briefs are released twice a year for the …
