Browsing Magister Commercii - MCom (Economics) by Title
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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, ... -
A critical overview of regional trade integration: lessons from COMESA
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this study was to determine which strategy would be most appropriate to enhance regional trade integration in COMESA so that it can provide to its member states the benefits they expect to have from it. -
Cyclicality of size, value and momentum on the Johannesburg stock exchange
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Over the past four decades, size, value and momentum effects have been uncovered on stock markets, and several multifactor asset pricing models have been proposed to explain them. The associated premiums have been found ... -
The decentralisation of primary health care in the metropolitan region of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)In the interest of holistic integrated management, all functions and resources of primary health care should be transferred to the local authority through the process of decentralisation. Thereby placing all such services ... -
The decentralisation of primary health care in the metropolitan region of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)In the interest of holistic integrated management, all functions and resources of primary health care should be transferred to the local authority through the process of decentralisation. Thereby placing all such services ... -
A descriptive overview of product regulation in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The private market, if left to its own devices, often fails to achieve economic and social efficiency. Some of the problems relate to the existence of externalities, the inability to provide public _..goodsand services, ... -
Determinants of export diversification in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Since Rwanda gained independence in 1962, the country’s export diversification has become a crucial tool for enhancing economic development, economic growth, and Balance of payment. This is why Rwanda expanded the list of ... -
Determinants of output prices formation in local sheep markets - the case of Amathole and Joe Xabi (Ukhahlamba), Eastern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)This study identifies the determinants of sheep prices for small-scale sheep farming households in two districts of the Eastern Cape, namely Amathole and Ukhahlamba (Joe Xabe). Output prices that small farm households ... -
The development region as opposed to the "Homeland" as the essential element of regional development policy.
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)This study is an evaluation of development strategies that have been followed in South Africa. Lebowa is used as a case study for an assessment of the present strategy. The basic question is whether or not it is economically, ... -
Dual-career couples’ perceptions of career barriers
(2010)Research indicates that approximately fifteen years ago there were over three (3) million dualcareer couples representing 20% of dual-worker couples. It is expected that the amount of dual-career couples will continue to ... -
Economic analysis of the shear separation floatation (SSF) technology for winery wastewater treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Difficulties in the treatment of industrial wastewater have become serious challenges in the water and sanitation sectors. The wine industry is among the industries that are seriously affected by the difficulties of effluent ... -
Economic analysis of water recovery from flue gas: A South African case study
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)In order to comply with the Air Quality Act 2010, Eskom will have to install flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) plants for both new and old power stations. Wet-flue gas desulphurisation (wet-FGD) is adopted world-wide as an ... -
Economic appraisal of changes to the South African tax system since 1990
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Countries reform their tax systems to improve economic and administrative efficiency, the impact on income distribution and their revenue-raising capacity. Globalisation has also affected the fiscal autonomy of countries ... -
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 ... -
The effect of real exchange rate misalignment on exports in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The purpose of this study was to evaluate econometrically the effects of real exchange rate misalignment on South African exports between the period 1994 and 2015 using quarterly time-series data. Cointegration tests were ... -
The effect of South African public debt on economic growth: An ARDL cointegration approach from 1961-2017
(University of Western Cape, 2019)This study investigates the effect of public debt on economic growth in South Africa since 1961-2017. Public debt stock is disaggregated into external debt and domestic debt in order to determine the effect of each on ... -
The effectiveness of fiscal deficits in stimulating economic growth
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)This thesis applies a Structural Vector Auto Regression model to find the response of economic growth to fiscal deficits in South Africa. The results of this study help to assess the effectiveness of discretionary fiscal ... -
The effects of external debt burden on capital accumulation: a case study of Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)This study attempted to examine the nature of the relationship between high levels of external debt and capital accumulation with the case study of Rwanda. -
The effects of labour policies in the Piedmont Region of Italy on equity in the labour market: reflections on women in Labour
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The study concentrates on a particular type of state intervention in social policy. It considers whether policy reforms and subsequent provision of information with regards to the issue of parental leave and part-time work ... -
The effects Personal of Income Tax on the savings behaviour of households in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 1997)The "new" South Africa faces a big challenge. Unemployment, poverty and economic hardship still characterise the life of the majority of South Africans. Most people expect this to change under democracy. This will only be ...