Econ3x3
What does the ‘middle class’ mean in a polarised, developing country such as South Africa? 
By: Econ3x3 12th March 2014 In a developing, highly unequal country such as South Africa, it is unlikely that a definition of the middle class that is based on an income... →
What is the role of manufacturing in boosting economic growth and employment in South Africa?
By: Econ3x3 11th February 2014 There is a widespread view that countries no longer need to industrialise in order to develop. However, in South Africa manufacturing remains the... →
Cape Town’s trade in wild medicines: ecological threat or essential livelihood resource?
By: Econ3x3 29th January 2014 Cape Town is the urban centrepiece of a globally unique and highly diverse natural environment which should take priority in conservation... →
How did hunger levels in the former homelands catch up with the rest of South Africa? A hundred years after the Land Act of 1913
By: Econ3x3 14th January 2014 A century after the Land Act of 1913, and 20 years after the abolition of homelands, differences in poverty persist between the former homeland... →
Why are foreign-run spaza shops more successful? The rapidly changing spaza sector in South Africa
By: Econ3x3 13th November 2013 This article examines the contrasting business models in the spaza shop sector, and compares foreign-run businesses with South African businesses.... →
The impact of youth employment incentives and wage subsidies: Results of a trial run
By: Econ3x3 29th October 2013 The Employment Incentive Tax Bill offers tax subsidies to firms to employ new young workers. An evaluation of the impact of a wage subsidy voucher... →
The matric certificate is still valuable in the labour market
By: Econ3x3 15th October 2013 Increasing levels of youth unemployment and learners’ poor performance at school have led to claims that the matric certificate no longer has much... →
What caused the increase in unemployment in the late 1990s? Were education policies partly responsible?
By: Econ3x3 18th September 2013 In the late 1990s the Department of Education restricted the re-enrolment of over-aged learners and the number of times underperforming learners... →
The effect of basic infrastructure delivery on welfare in rural and urban municipalities.
By: Econ3x3 4th September 2013 Access to a comprehensive set of basic infrastructure services is essential to attain social development goals and ensure equal opportunity for all... →
Unlocking the growth and employment potential of business in the margins
By: Econ3x3 13th August 2013 Marginalised businesses provide livelihood and income opportunities for a large section of the population. However, these businesses are not able... →
