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.

Policy Brief
The Consequences of United States Tariff Increases for South African Exports
Policy Paper
Trade Turbulence: The Consequences of United States Tariff Increases for South African ...
Working Paper
Determinants of Willingness to Bear the Costs of Climate Action: Insights from Cross-Co...
Working Paper
Commitment, Loose Commitment or Discretion? Monetary Policy Preferences in South Africa