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Factors contributing to the demise of informal enterprises: evidence from a Cape township
By: Econ3x3 17th January 2017 The reasons for the closure of fairly well-established informal enterprises are varied. Between 2010 and 2015, in the Cape Flats township of Delft... →
Youth unemployment: what can we do in the short run?
By: Econ3x3 13th December 2016 The challenge of youth unemployment is shaped by factors in both the labour market and the education system, alongside intricate community,... →
The employability of higher education graduates: are qualifications enough?
By: Econ3x3 21st November 2016 The transition from higher education to employment is a challenge, considering persistent graduate un- and underemployment. Qualifications are not... →
Are internal migrants more likely to be unemployed than locally born residents?
By: Econ3x3 12th October 2016 This article compares the labour-market status of migrants and locally born residents. The focus is on migration into Cape Town and the Western... →
Between the devil and the deep blue sea? The financing of higher education 
By: Econ3x3 22nd September 2016 Higher-than-inflation increases in student fees since 2009 often are blamed on declining government subsidies to universities. This is not entirely... →
The nuts and bolts of micro-manufacturing in the township - a Cape Town case study
By: Econ3x3 7th September 2016 The informal sector is frequently viewed as comprising only street traders. However, micro-manufacturing of various types constitutes a small but... →
Predicting the impact of a national minimum wage: are the general equilibrium models up to the task?
By: Econ3x3 12th August 2016 This article analyses whether computable general equilibrium (CGE) models are suitable for projecting the likely consequences of implementing a... →
Wealth inequality – striking new insights from tax data
By: Econ3x3 25th July 2016 Although South Africa is known for its extreme income inequality, the degree of wealth inequality is even greater. New tax and survey data suggest... →
Cooperatives: has the dream become a nightmare?
By: Econ3x3 24th June 2016 Over the past 15 years Government has promoted cooperatives at national and provincial levels with the aim of enabling small producers to tap into... →
How accurate is our migration data?
By: Econ3x3 7th June 2016 The reliability of Census data on demography and migration comes under attack periodically. This article sheds light on the reliability of survey... →
