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Learning by exporting: The case of Mozambican manufacturing
Cruz, Antonio; Newman, Carol; Rand, John; Tarp, Finn - 2014
export and that export participation is highly persistent. There is also evidence supporting the learning by exporting … hypothesis and the results suggest a significant export premium of between 15 and 24 per cent, controlling for differences in …. We conclude that the Mozambican Export Promotion Institute could play an important role in overcoming this information …
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Mining's contribution to low- and middle-income economies
Ericsson, Magnus; Löf, Olof - 2017
In several low- and middle-income countries with important extractive sectors, gross national income has developed favourably. Africa has benefitted most, particularly West Africa. This survey provides an up-to-date statistical analysis of the contribution of non-fuel minerals mining to low- and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011943751
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Agriculture and trade opportunities for Tanzania: Past volatility and future climate change
Ahmed, Syud Amer; Diffenbaugh, Noah S.; Hertel, Thomas W.; … - 2011
exporting regions, Tanzania may be able to export more maize at higher prices, even if it also experiences below … thus export grain to countries as climate change increases the likelihood of severe precipitation deficits in other … export bans, prevent Tanzania from taking advantage of these opportunities, foregoing significant economic benefits. …
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New patterns of structural change and effects on inclusive development: A case study of South Africa and Brazil
Greenstein, Joshua - 2015
This study explores the question of structural change and inclusive development in South Africa and Brazil. Using Census data from the two countries, the analysis combines a household level multidimensional indicator of well-being with the applications of growth incidence curves and a sectoral...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011418571
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Estimation of substitution and transformation elasticities for South African trade
Saikkonen, Liisa - 2015
transformation elasticities for exports contradict our assumption that increased relative export prices result in increased exports …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011418576
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Assessing the impact of social grants on inequality: A South African case study
Schiel, Reinhard; Leibbrandt, Murray; Lam, David - 2014
The democratic government in South Africa has developed a system of social grants to combat the high levels of poverty and inequality inherited from the apartheid regime. With the help of modest economic growth and an associated increase in per capita household income, the introduction and...
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An uncertainty approach to modelling climate change risk in South Africa
Cullis, James; Alton, Theresa; Arndt, Channing; … - 2015
This study represents the first attempt at an integrated approach to assessing the potential impacts of climate change on the national economy of South Africa via a number of (but not necessarily all) impact channels. The study focuses on outcomes by about 2050. The results show the multiple...
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Who's the alien? Xenophobia in post-apartheid South Africa
Duponchel, Marguerite - 2013
In May 2008, South Africa became the theatre of widespread violent attacks against undesirable 'outsiders'. Over 60 were killed, hundreds wounded, and tens of thousands displaced. This analysis aims at identifying the characteristics of the victims in an attempt to portray the 'alien' using...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010330138
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Trade unions in an emerging economy: The case of South Africa
Bhorat, Haroon; Naidoo, Karmen; Yu, Derek - 2014
This paper provides a historical overview of the South African trade union movement, followed by a brief discussion of the labour market legislation and institutions formed since 1994. Thereafter, a detailed evaluation of the impact of trade unions, legislation, and institutions on labour market...
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The success of learnerships? Lessons from South Africa's training and education programme
Rankin, Neil; Roberts, Gareth; Schöer, Volker - 2014
Vocational training programmes, like South Africa's learnership programme, which combine classroom learning and on-the-job training seem like the type of intervention which can create skills, get young people into jobs quicker, and reduce youth unemployment. This paper uses a longitudinal...
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