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.

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Socioeconomic Determinants of Awareness of Energy Labels and Their Influence on Purchas...
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Gender, selection, compulsory schooling and returns to education along the distribution...
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How does bank competition affect industrial growth and stability at different banking s...
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Home Foreclosure Discounts in Auctions Without Reserve Prices: Evidence from Cape Town