Browsing by Author "Dept. of Economics"
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Purchasing power parity between Botswana and South Africa: a cointegration analysis
Tshipinare, Katso (University of the Western Cape, 2006)This paper tested the purchasing power parity hypothesis for Botswana and South Africa using cointegration analysis. The data used are the spot exchange rate between the two countries (rand and pula) and their consumer ... -
Small-scale mango farmers, transaction costs and changing agro-food markets: evidence from Vhembe and Mopani districts, Limpopo Province
Aphane, Mogau Marvin (University of the Western Cape, 2011)The main objective of this study was to identify ways in which transaction costs can be lowered to improve small-scale farmers’ participation in and returns from agricultural output markets, with specific reference to ... -
A study of the factors determining the choice of exchange rate regime: with specific reference to China
Tang, Liang (University of the Western Cape, 2007)Since the 1980s China had different exchange rate regimes. For example, in 1981, a dual-exchange rate system was introduced, with the official exchange rate applying to non-trade-related foreign exchange transactions and ...