Why the fuss about economic growth?

Statistics South Africa reported on February 23 that real gross domestid product (GDP) “at market prices increased by 3,2% quarter-on-quarter, seasonally adjusted and annualised” for the last quarter of 2009.

Govt should rethink macroeconomic policy

On February 12, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a Staff Position Note titled ‘Rethinking macroeconomic policy’.

South Africa is vulnerable to global financial jitters

The big news over the past few weeks has been sovereign debt and the poor economic health of countries such as Greece, Spain, Portugal and Ireland.

South African policymakers must fix the country's financial sector

There has been very little discussion on reform of the South African financial system. Most people assume that it is working well and, therefore, should be left alone.

SA needs business-friendly economic policies

The most effective way to deal with poverty is employment creation. Fortunately, employment creation and the goal of creating decent work opportunities are key elements of Ggovernment’s economic policies.

Capitalism in South Africa

There will be a discussion about South Africa’s future economic growth path over the next few months. I hope that the discussion progresses beyond labelling and empty rhetoric. The media and many politicians have promoted a cheapening of the...

Green shoots killed 
by early frost

The South African media seemed overeager to celebrate an economic recovery last week. There was very little to celebrate in the South African economy. When one considers the news coming from the US and elsewhere, it seems that we have to look...

Fiscal conservatism and economic wildfires

Many economic commentators and journalists are raising concerns about South Africa’s growing budget deficit.