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Influences of various pricing points: An experimental study of plastic bags in Johannesburg, South Africa

Dikgang, Johane; Ravat, Zafeer; Mahabir, Jugal - In: Journal of Applied Economics 25 (2022) 1, pp. 1200-1218

unnecessary plastic use and is still lower than the price of alternatives; therefore, there is no danger of consumers shifting to …

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Effect of perceptions and behaviour on access to and use of financial service: Evidence from South Africa

Annim, Samuel Kobina; Arun, Thankom; Kostov, Philip - 2012

This study investigates the effect of financial perception and behaviour on; (a) general accounts and services, (b) investment/savings and (c) insurance/assurance Using FinScope dataset from South Africa over the period 2003 to 2009,ordered probit, generalized ordered probit and pseudo panel...

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South-South Migration and the Labor Market: Evidence from South Africa

Facchini, Giovanni; Mayda, Anna Maria; Mendola, Mariapia - 2013

Using census data for 1996, 2001 and 2007 we study the labor market effect of immigration to South Africa. The paper contributes to a small but growing literature on the impact of South-South migration by looking at one of the most attractive destinations for migrant workers in Sub-Saharan...

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The political economy of food price policy in South Africa

Kirsten, Johann F. - 2012

This paper analyses the food price trends in South Africa during two periods of rapid food price inflation that … occurred in the decade 2000 - 10 and unpacks the political reaction and policy responses to the food price crises in these two … to mitigate the negative effects of price changes and include elements such as food parcels, agricultural starter packs …

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The economic implications of introducing carbon taxes in South Africa

Alton, Theresa; Arndt, Channing; Davies, Rob; Hartley, … - 2012

South Africa is considering introducing carbon taxes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We evaluate potential impacts using a dynamic economy-wide model linked to an energy sector model. Simulation results indicate that a phased-in carbon tax that reaches US$30 per ton of CO2 by 2022 achieves...

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Verticle decentralization and urban service delivery in South Africa: Does politics matter?

Cameron, Robert - 2012

This study examines the role of politics on decentralization and service delivery in South Africa, with a specific focus on Johannesburg and Cape Town. The research delineates how national decentralization has affected service delivery responsibilities and resources, determines whether service...

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Improving the institutional structures for disseminating energy efficiency in emerging nations: Energy agencies in South Africa

Praetorius, Barbara; Bleyl, Jan W. - 2003

Emerging nations are typically characterized by high energy intensities. Dissemination of energy efficient technologies is far below expectations despite significant potentials for their adoption. Successful energy efficiency strategies are closely connected to institutional efficiency to...

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Determinants of Income Mobility and Household Poverty Dynamics in South Africa

Woolard, Ingrid; Klasen, Stephan - 2004

In this paper we analyse household income mobility dynamics among Africans in South Africa?s most populous province, Kwazulu-Natal, between 1993 and 1998. Compared to industrialized and most developing countries, mobility has been quite high, as might have been expected after the transition in...

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Surviving Unemployment without State Support: Unemployment and Household Formation in South Africa

Klasen, Stephan; Woolard, Ingrid - 2000

High unemployment in many OECD countries is often attributed, at least in part, to the generosity and long duration of unemployment compensation. It is therefore instructive to examine a country where high unemployment exists despite the near complete absence of an unemployment insurance system....

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Signaling Currency Crises in South Africa

Knedlik, Tobias - 2006

Currency crises episodes of 1996, 1998, and 2001 are used to identify common country specific causes of currency crises in South Africa. The paper identifies crises by the use of an Exchange Market Pressure (EMP) index as introduced by Eichengreen, Rose and Wyplosz (1996). It extends the Signals...

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