Browsing Magister Commercii - MCom (Economics) by Subject "Labour market"
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Employment growth intensity in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The following research paper is based on employment intensity, arguing the notion that an increase in economic growth alone does not necessary increase the rate of employment in South Africa. In fact, other additional ... -
Examining the labour market outcome of volunteer workers
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)As democracy cracked the gloom of Apartheid, South Africa has experienced economic transformations; however, unemployment is still an Achilles heel that cripples the labour market. This study examined the labour market ... -
Examining the South African labour market outcomes during the coronavirus pandemic of 2019
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The South African labour market is distinguished by dismally significant levels of unemployment and even higher levels of youth unemployment. The COVID-19 pandemic imposes the risk of adding further pressure on South ... -
Investigating the discouraged workseekers in the South African labour market
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)South Africa is notorious for its socio-economic problems, namely extreme poverty, inequality, and unemployment. These problems have been persistent during the apartheid era and even since the advent of democracy. High ... -
Investigating the linkages between the formal and informal sector in South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)There have been many studies focussing on informal sector in South Africa in the last 25 years. This paper adds to the wealth of research that has been conducted in this field. It examines the linkages between the formal ... -
The relationship between attaining Matric and labour market outcomes in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The South African labour market is characterised by a persistently high level and rate of unemployment and constrained capacity to create jobs. Given these conditions in the labour market, it is of interest to understand ... -
Youth wage subsidy as a possible solution to youth unemployment in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)South Africa is characterised by its high and persistent level of unemployment, in particular among the youth. The high youth unemployment is attributed to various reasons, ranging from their lack of work experience, ...