Economic Notes

Discover our Economic Notes. These articles offer insightful analyses of economic research and policy, distilled for clarity and published to encourage dialogue and engagement. The views expressed in these economic notes are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of Economic Research Southern Africa. Economic notes are by invite-only.

Stefan Dercon
Can South Africa Gamble on Growth and Development?
Glen Robbins
National economic policy must embrace SA’s cities
Fouché Venter
Anchoring Hope: Thinking about South Africa’s Fiscal Strategy
Fouché VenterMark Paterson
Enhancing Data-Driven Decision-Making for Urban Development: A Call to Action
Jing ChienLawrence EdwardsMatthew Stern
Where’s the Evidence? The Case for a Bold Export Strategy in South Africa
Ekaterina PirozhkovaGiovanni RiccoNicola Viegi
Monetary Policy in South Africa: stabilizing the economy, managing the risk