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An analysis of the impact of crude oil price shocks on the exchange rate in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Numerous studies have investigated the impact of oil price shocks on the exchange rates in developed economies. However, fewer studies have examined the effect of oil price shocks in developing economies. One study by ...
The effect of affirmative action on the reduction of employment discrimination
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
South African labour relations are associated with a history of extensive discrimination and segregation, subject to various types of discrimination during the apartheid era, including employment discrimination. This study ...
Taylor rule influence on the setting of the repurchase rate by the South African Reserve Bank (1989-2009)
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Monetary policy rules are guidelines applied by policy makers when adjusting monetary instruments towards reaching policy objectives like price stability. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) uses the repurchase (repo) ...
Assessing the economic viability of biofuel production in South Africa
(University of the Western cape, 2016)
Against the backdrop of rising fuel prices and increasing transport fuel demand, biofuel production, driven by the potential to contribute to energy security, climate change mitigation and rural development has experience ...
The impact of microfinance on household livelihoods : evidence from rural Eritrea
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Eritrea, a relatively young African nation, is one of the least developed countries in the world. Its economy is predominantly dependent on subsistence agriculture and the level and magnitude of poverty is more severe in ...
Critical evaluation of possible policy options to reduce unemployment in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Since the advent of democracy, one of the most serious economic problems facing the South African economy is the persistently high unemployment. Although employment has been increasing in general since the economic transition, ...
Internal Versus External Reasons for the Rand-Dollar Exchange Rate Volatility
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Increased exchange rate volatility is an impediment to the health of the economy of a country.
Following the 1995 policy shift made by the South African Reserve Bank, from a fixed
exchange rate regime to a free floating ...
Evaluating the impact of social grants and the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) on poverty reduction in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Given that poverty has remained one of the biggest challenges facing South Africa, an in-depth understanding of the poverty reduction measures implemented by government is necessary. It is important to understand the ...
The Relationship between mental health and socioeconomic status : depressive symptoms among adults in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Mental disorders are estimated to be experienced by one out of three South Africans in their lifetime. (Stein, Seedat, Herman, Moomal, Heeringa, Kessler & Williams, 2009:3). Empirical studies indicate, that people, who are ...