Francis Fukuyama in conversation with Ann Bernstein April 1, 2021 Francis Fukuyama, one of the world’s leading intellectuals, spoke to CDE’s executive director Ann Bernstein about democracy, business, markets, and d... Montek Singh Ahluwalia in conversation with Ann Bernstein March 4, 2021 Montek Ahluwalia, the former Deputy Chair of India’s National Planning Commission (a cabinet position) and key partner with Prime Minister Manmohan S... 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...
