Economic Research Southern Africa (ERSA) is a platform that supports the development of economic policy by connecting economic research to national policy debate and identifying areas of future research. Our network draws on a broad range of economic researchers and policymakers from a variety of academic, private and government institutions. We encourage the creation, dissemination and discussion of independent and expert economic policy-oriented research.

Latest publications

ERSA's economic research encompasses a wide range of policy-oriented topics within our core research programmes. Besides the academic ERSA Working Paper Series, we also publish additional policy papers, policy briefs and economic notes, which we share below.

Working Paper
The effect of temperature on household hourly electricity consumption: Evidence from So...
Working Paper
Financial inclusion effects of engaging with the fintech ecosystem
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The Efficiency of State Aid for the Deployment of High-Speed Broadband: Evidence from t...
Working Paper
Trouble Every Day: Monetary Policy in an Open Emerging Economy