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An analysis of formal sector employment in South Africa: Its implications for poverty and future economic strategies

Author: Abedian, Iraj; Schneier, Steffen Date: 28 May 2015 Although poverty may be most extreme among those without formal sector employment and hence incomes, it also extends to large numbers of wage earners. Thus attempts to alleviate poverty usually emphasize employment generation or increases in ... Read more
An economic enquiry into the poor White saga

Author: Abedian, Iraj; Standish, Barry Date: 28 May 2015 Poverty Read more
Does South Africa's government debt threaten the sustainability of fiscal policy?

Author: Biggs, Michael Llewellyn Date: 1996 The South African government debt has risen alarmingly over the last decade, with the debt-to-GDP ratio increasing from 33% in 1985 to 57% in 1995. These debt movements, combined with historically high conventional deficits equal to 9.0% and ... Read more
An empirical analysis of personal saving in South Africa : 1960-1995

Author: Annett, Nigel Charles Date: 1996 This study seeks to empirically identify the major determinants of personal saving in South Africa . The paper uses the empirical results to examine whether personal savings can be an effective policy instrument for generating economic growth. ... Read more
Financial and fiscal facilitation of developmental local government in South Africa

Author: Heese, Karen Date: 2000 Local government in South Africa is mandated with the delivery of basic services. This responsibility reflects the evolving role and status of subnational governments across the world. In South Africa, local government policy is underpinned ... Read more
Justice, development and the national budget

Author: Simkins, Charles; Hendrie, D.; Abedian, Iraj; le Roux, P. Date: 28 May 2015 Public finance, poverty alleviation Read more
National accounting statistics for the less developed economies (with special reference to Transkei)

Author: Abedian, Iraj Date: 1982 Macroeconomics is that part of economics which studies the overall averages and aggregates of the economic system. It seeks to explain the causes and consequences of fluctuation in the general level of output, or prosperity and depression, ... Read more
On the accuracy of Benso national accounts statistics

Author: Abedian, Iraj Date: 28 May 2015 National accounts Read more
Public sector policies and income distribution in South Africa during the period 1968-1980.

Author: Abedian, Iraj Date: 28 May 2015 Income distribution Read more
"Successful fiscal adjustments" : empirical evidence from South Africa

Author: Duperrut, Jerome Date: 1998 From 1973 to 1997 South Africa's fiscal stance has undergone large fluctuations. The primary balance of the general government recorded a surplus of 3.8% of GDP in 1990 and a deficit equivalent to 4.5% of GDP in both 1977 and 1994. This paper ... Read more
Tax competition and its implications for Southern Africa

Author: Robinson, Zurika Clausen Date: 2002 The purpose of this study was to evaluate the implications of tax competition with specific reference to commodity and capital income taxation. From a theoretical perspective, tax competition can be explained as a process that involves various ... Read more
Taxation of the South African tobacco industry : with special reference to its employment effects

Author: Van der Merwe, Rowena Date: 1998 This study examines the economic impact of cigarette excise taxes in South Africa. In particular, it looks at the economic impact of increasing excise taxes, or in effect, reducing consumption, and the resultant impact on output and employment ... Read more
Treasury's role in promoting efficient cash management : evidence from South Africa

Author: Maphiri, Donald Date: 1999 This study examines the efficiency of cash management by the South African Treasury. Given the multitude of instruments used in cash management it is impossible to concentrate on all of them. This study, therefore, focuses on the cash balance ... Read more

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