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Macroeconomics is concerned with the economy as a whole. In
macroeconomics, we develop an overall view of the economic system
and we study total (or aggregate) economic behaviour. The emphasis
is on topics such as total production, income and expenditure,
economic growth, aggregate unemployment, the general price level,
inflation and the balance of payments. Macroeconomics is therefore
the world of totals.
This second edition of Understanding
macroeconomics is a comprehensive revision and restructuring of the
first edition, but still against a contemporary South African
background. The major changes include the following: the chapter on
money has been expanded and moved forward, and the material on the
Keynesian model has been consolidated in two separate chapters,
instead of being spread over different chapters . There is also a
greater emphasis on the role of monetary and fiscal policy. New
topics include the role of the ratings agencies and the notion of
"radical economic transformation".
As in the first edition, the
easy style and practical examples make the content extremely
accessible. A wealth of relevant information about the South
African economy is also provided. A companion to this book,
Understanding microeconomics, is also available.
Like its predecessors, the sixth edition of Economics for South
African students is a comprehensive introduction to economics in
general, set against a contemporary South African background. The
easy style and many practical examples make this publication
extremely accessible.
The book covers all the material usually
prescribed for introductory courses, and it lays a solid foundation
for intermediate and advanced studies in economics. The sixth
edition is a unique textbook. A number of experts have contributed
short pieces under the collective title In the real world. We trust
that these examples and case studies will be put to good use by
lecturers (eg in discussion classes) while also providing students
with more practical material to enhance their coursework.
Some of the topics covered by the In the real world pieces include:
- #Fees must fall ... to zero?Does free higher education exist?
- Land reform
- Nationalisation of the SARB
- What should the SARB target?
- Are tax incentives a good idea?
Economic indicators covers all the recent revisions of the GDP, the
CPI, the PPI, the various labour market surveys, the balance of
payments and other economic indicators. All the data that are used
to illustrate and explain the various indicators have been updated
and, as always, a wealth of data on the South African economy is
provided.
The fourth edition of Economic Indicators is fundamentally revised, updated, and expanded. It covers the most recent comprehensive revisions of the national accounts in South Africa, the consumer price index, the producer price index, various labor market surveys, and government finance statistics.
Each chapter contains more information than before, for example, on business cycles, money, credit and interest rates, budget deficits, foreign debt, units of measurement, as well as various technical aspects, such as the previous-year comparison error, data revisions, and the calculation of growth rates. A new section examines the impact of economic indicators on the financial markets, and a number of political and politico-economic indicators have been added. New segments include one on important international economic indicators, another on the indicators that are examined by the South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee when deciding on interest rates, another on the Baltic Dry Index, and even one to prove that the experts can also sometimes get it wrong. All the data that are used to illustrate and explain the various indicators have been updated and, as always, a wealth of data on the South African economy is provided.
The book is an indispensable reference source for a variety of professionals, including economists, financial analysts, accountants, lawyers, industrial relations specialists, brokers, dealers, political scientists, and development specialists. Last, but by no means least, the book is informative and accessible to interested lay people.
What causes economic growth? What determines the price of umqombothi? Why is Eskom a monopoly? Are cryptocurrencies a form of money? Why is South Africa so unequal?
Mzansinomics: Understanding the basics of the South African economy introduces economics to a South African audience. It explains the key economic concepts and issues in the news every day – markets, inflation, budget deficits, collusion, inequality, economic growth – in a straightforward, practical and non-technical way. A question-and-answer format, with many examples and updated statistics, exposes South Africa’s unique economic challenges and opportunities.
The book is useful as a quick reference for seasoned industry professionals, as a text for students who want to obtain a basic understanding of economics without enrolling for a formal mainstream course, and as a resource for those interested in the structure and development of the South African economy.
Mzansinomics is the product of two passionate South African economists, Johan Fourie, professor of Economics at Stellenbosch University and Philip Mohr, who was professor of Economics at the University of South Africa for over two decades.
Children's animated adventure following a little penguin and his
friends as they get some lessons in ice car racing and travel to
Northpia to compete in a tournament. They find themselves unlikely
finalists but can they complete a trickier course and beat a fierce
opponent to become the champions?
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
'At last. At last this very important book has been written . . .
It will empower legions of women to step into their greatness.'
Elizabeth Gilbert, author of EAT, PRAY, LOVE What could you achieve
if you were confident enough to take risks? How much more fulfilled
would you be if you ignored other people's perceptions and forged
your own path? All too often talented women feel unable to share
their opinions, challenge the norm or take the lead. But now it's
time to play big. As the founder of a global leadership programme
for women, Tara Mohr has spent her career teaching exceptional
women to find their voice and their confidence. In Playing Big she
shares her proven techniques for mastering self-doubt, dealing with
criticism and communicating with authority. She also demonstrates
how to become self-assured enough to stop planning and take a leap
forward so that you can achieve the things you want most. 'The
perfect catalyst for any woman who wants to go outside her comfort
zone, find her voice and embrace the biggest possibilities of her
life.' Kelly McGonigal, PhD, author of The Willpower Instinct
Megacities is a visually stunning tribute to the largest cities of
our civilisation. In this high-quality coffee table book, the three
authors Christoph Mohr, Oliver Fülling and Bastian Barenbock show
everyday life in ten megacities in Asia, Africa, America, and
Europe. They photographed city life in Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City,
New York City, London, Istanbul, Cairo, Seoul, Shanghai, Mumbai,
and Bangkok. More than 150 photos and numerous interviews not only
show a deep insight into daily life there, they also deal with the
central questions of urban planning. How does one live and reside
in such an environment, how do residents organise their leisure
time. Why do informal settlements emerge and where are the public
places that people go to. How does each individual city deal with
the issues of overpopulation, sustainability, environmental
protection, and globalisation. What is special about this
impressive coffee-table book is the contrast in presentation. The
photographers manage to depict wealth and poverty, culture and
crime, tradition, festivals, customs, religion, and innovation in
one go. Text in English and German.
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