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Should the public sector (central government) borrow domestically or offshore
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)
1. Taxes are an important source of government revenue (income). A failure by the
government to collect sufficient taxes to cover for its ever increasing
expenditures, engenders fiscal problems. Amongst others the ...
The econometrics of structural change: statistical analysis and forecasting in the context of the South African economy
(University of the Western Cape, 1994)
One of the assumptions of conventional regression analysis is I that the parameters are constant over all observations. It has often been suggested that this may not be a valid assumption to make, particularly if the ...
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, ...
The choice of technique in the brick making industry in the Western Cape: Opportunities for establishing worker controlled enterprises in this sector.
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)
The thesis focuses on the choice of technique as a key component in creating viable enterprises, including those controlled by their worker-members. A theoretical model of the choice of technique is presented, with its ...
Stock returns as predictors of interest rates and inflation: The South African experience.
(University of the Western Cape, 1990)
This study analyses the extent to which stock returns provide forecasts of changes in interest rates and inflation for the South African market. The period under investigation, January 1966 - February 1989, is characterised ...
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 ...
An empirical study of the development of factory shops in the clothing industry in the Cape Peninsula
(University of the Western Cape, 1991)
Over the 1ast eight years up to 1989, a new business phenomenon has manifested itself in South Africa. During this period, the so-ca 11ed "factory shop" concept has developed into one of the fastest growing industries in ...
The lack of adequate housing in the Western Cape and its impact on the environment: A theoretical analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)
The debate, about the role of the State, involves both normative and ethical judgements. Thus, what should the state do and not do? How can the desired ends be attained most efficiently? What distribution of income and ...
An investigation into the developmental model of social welfare service delivery: a Western Cape case study
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)
This study explores the extent to which welfare policy in South Africa is
suitable to the country's needs and is translated into practice. lt focuses on
the White Paper for Social Welfare and looks specifically at the ...
Prescribed asset requirements as a second best solution: the South African experience
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)
This paper explores the feasibility and desirability of the South African Government imposing a policy of prescribed asset requirements on contractual savings. This would serve as a short-term measure to secure finance for ...