Economic theme: Macroeconomic Analysis Models The workshop aims to provide scholars who are interested in macroeconomics an opportunity to improve their research capacity and skills. We are delighted to announce that Prof. Junior Maih, Senior Economist at Norges Bank, will present us a 4-day...

In the 3rd SAMNET workshop we are going to explore innovation in macroeconomic analysis of interest for monetary policy making. This workshop is going to be slightly different to last time, as it will be followed by a policy round table discussion between expert panellists. Over the past year,...

The ERSA Bridging the Divide in Economics initiative focuses on representativity and diversity in the South African economics profession. Topics: 1.There are inequalities across space, race and gender that influence university degree choice. 2.These inequalities are present at all levels of...

Programme: Tuesday, 2 June 4-5pm (CAT): Siobhan Hitchcock (Rhodes), "Gender Bias in the Field of Economics: An Analysis of South African Academia" Tuesday, 23 June 4-5pm (CAT): Kehinde Omotoso (Unisa), "Gender Differences in Learners’ Access to National Mathematics Workbooks: Are there...

CANCELLED: 'Structural Constraints on the Economy, Growth and Political Economy'

The 7th Annual Monetary Economics workshop will be dedicated to the contribution of macroeconomic and financial modelling to the formulation of economic policy. The workshop will be a combination of technical presentation and roundtable discussions between academics and policymakers.

The first annual Economic Research Southern Africa workshop on ‘Structural Constraints on the Economy, Growth and Political Economy’ brings together scholars and practitioners of growth and political economy of Africa. Sessions with keynote speakers and with contributed papers will reflect...

The 6th Annual Monetary Economics workshop will be dedicated to macro modelling for Monetary Policy. The workshop will be a combination of technical presentation and roundtable discussions between academics and policymakers. South African researchers are invited to submit contributions and...

The workshop is intended for Southern African econometricians already familiar with Bayesian concepts, looking to expand their utilisation of Bayes within their own economic research, and incorporate cutting edge Bayesian technologies. The first day of the workshop will include a practical...

The workshop is an occasion for South African researchers to present and discuss their research in the broader area of financial economics. It aims to bring together researchers and policy makers and has a focus on South Africa and Africa as a whole. Researchers are thus encouraged to submit...