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
Leaving no one behind: Accelerating inclusion outcomes in the 2024 - 2029 medium-term d...
Research Paper
An agenda for South Arica's G20
Economic Note
The Potential Impact of Trump Tariffs on South Africa: A Tale of Two Products