Paul Romer in conversation with Ann Bernstein January 18, 2021 Paul Romer, winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, spoke to CDE’s executive director Ann Bernstein about democracy, business, marke... South Africa’s informal sector in the time of Covid-19 August 20, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has caused severe disruption to South Africa’s economy. What will happen to informal firms? Will the informal sector expand or ... VIEWPOINTS | South Africa's debt: Has the budget overpromised? August 11, 2020 The Supplementary Budget Review advocates for a rapid fiscal consolidation, targeting a primary surplus to be achieved by 2023/24. Professor Philippe... VIEWPOINTS | Reviving a declining mining industry August 4, 2020 South African mining is in decline. Norman Mbazima argues that if you mine out existing reserves without investing in finding new reserves and buildi... Global lessons for small business promotion May 22, 2020 Small business promotion is essential for achieving inclusive growth in South Africa. This CDE reports sets out global lessons highlighted by Dr Ross... BUDGET 2020: A step back to safety, but just the first March 18, 2020 The National Budget 2020 does precisely what CDE has called for over the past few years. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni is pursuing fiscal consolidati...
