Author:Russell, Caitlan; Van Walbeek, CorneDate:06 Jun 2017This paper uses price data, collected by Statistics South Africa, to estimate the effect of a change in the excise tax on the retail price of beer. We find strong evidence that the excise tax on beer is overshifted to consumers. The pass-through ...Read more
Author:Rooney, Christopher; Van Walbeek, CorneDate:06 Jun 2017University graduation rates have become increasingly important for institutions and policymakers alike. Academic exclusion, or other forms of withdrawal from university, represents a loss to the individual, the institution and broader society. ...Read more