Economic Prospects: Some Observations

This brief offers four observations on the prospects for the South African economy.

The regulations adopted for Level 4 of the national state of disaster and their implications

This brief deals with the nature of the Level 4 regulations and their economic, legal and political implications

When the United States Economy Sneezes... The likelihood of a “V-shape” Recovery in the United States

The United States generates more than 20 percent of the world's total output and the dollar is the global reserve currency. What happens to its economy will ...

The Presidential Address To The Nation: 21 April 2020

This brief sets out the key features and implications of the President’s address on 21 April 2020.

Financing The Public Sector Borrowing Requirement Should South Africa Attempt Yield Curve Control?

The public-sector borrowing requirement includes the borrowing needs of government as a whole, and those of state-owned companies, but excludes development ...

The Coronavirus And The Economy

In this brief, Charles Simkins suggests principles to guide thinking about the relationship between the epidemic and the economy.

A Guide To The Duties Imposed On South Africans During The Lockdown

In this brief, Charles Simkins, offers an explainer to the Amended COVID-19 Lockdown Regulations which come into effect on 26 March 2020.

The Medium Term Budget Policy Statement On Not Answering The Question

In this brief, Charles Simkins reflects on the Medium Term Budget Statement and the projections made therein.

Migration I: Public opinion versus reality on immigrants in South Africa

This brief reviews immigrants’ net economic contribution, and crime statistics. The OECD estimates that immigrants contribute between 8.9% and 9.1% of national ...

Foreign Nationals In The Informal Retail Sector

This brief looks at some important facts behind foreign nationals in the informal retail sector, and asks whether government’s current hostile stance on the ...