Browsing Economic and Management Sciences by Author "Naudé, W.A."
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The competitive platform for industrial development in South Africa
Kleynhans, Ewert Philippus Johannes (North-West University (South Africa), 2003)This competitiveness platform of South African manufacturing industries is investigated in this study. The various aspects that determine international competitiveness are studied and the strengths and weaknesses are ... -
The East-Asian economic growth miracle : lessons for sub-Sahara Africa
Rossouw, Stephanié (North-West University, 2003)The economic performance of eight East Asian countries - Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia - have been described as the "East Asian Miracle" because of their economies' ... -
An econometric analysis of the socio-economic determinants of household earnings in the North West Province of South Africa
Serumaga-Zake, Philip Arnold Efusa (North-West University (South Africa), 1998)The majority of households in the North West province of South Africa reside in rural areas and are living in absolute poverty. Knowledge of the determinants of household earnings in the province may info rm policies ... -
Economic specialisation and diversity in South African cities
Luus, Martin (North-West University, 2005)According to Naudé and Krugell (2003a) South Africa's cities are too small, dispersed, and over concentrated. In South Africa, households in the country's urban areas have average incomes almost thrice as high as the ... -
Fiscal decentralisation in South Africa's North-West Province
Krugell, Willem Frederik (North-West University (South Africa), 1999)South Africa faces significant economic development challenges in poverty, inequality and unemployment. The development profile of North West Province is representative of South Africa in general and reflects the typical ... -
A game theoretic analysis of South Africa's cellular information and communication technology sector
Botha, Willem Jacobus (North-West University (South Africa), 2001)A game theoretic approach of South Africa's cellular information and communication sector The "new economy" has become a reality for South Africa. An economy driven by factors such as globalisation and technology. If ... -
The geographical economy of South Africa
Krugell, Willem Frederik (North-West University, 2005)This study examines the determinants of economic growth at sub-national level in South Africa, and investigates cross-locality medium-term (five-year) growth rate differentials between 354 magisterial districts. The ... -
Industrial development zones as a policy instrument in South Africa
Dippenaar, Arend A. (North-West University (South Africa), 2001)The objective of this study is to evaluate the potential of Industrial Development Zones, as a selective industrial policy measure, to improve the international competitiveness of South African manufacturing. Manufacturing ... -
The integration of the South African floriculture industry into the global market
Matthee, Marianne (North-West University, 2004)As a result of globalisation, firms across both developed and developing countries are experiencing increased competition. Globalisation has both positive and negative consequences for firms, and the net effect may depend ... -
Local economic development and globalisation : the international competitiveness of certain South African municipalities
Mongake, Monti Malebo Vincent (North-West University, 2004)In today's global competitive environment, a city or a town more than ever needs a strategy that articulates how its international competitiveness is to be improved. Since 1994, following its first democratic elections, ... -
Manufacturing exports and transport costs from South Africa's secondary cities
Dyason, David (North-West University, 2005)This study makes use of theoretical and empirical sources to examine the determinants of manufactured exports from secondary cities in South Africa. This study attempts to give policymakers a clearer understanding of the ... -
Policy analysis in South Africa with regional applied general equilibrium models
Cameron, Marthinus Johannes (North-West University, 2008)The research question addressed in this study is first to illustrate the appropriateness and feasibility of a Regional Applied General Equilibrium (RAGE) model in the South African context for policy makers. Secondly the ... -
Poverty alleviation by local municipalities in South Africa's North West Province with reference to Potchefstroom
Malefane, Shepherd Ramakatu (North-West University, 2004)The cause of poverty lies mainly in the long history of segregation and discrimination that has left a legacy of inequality and poverty in the South African society. In response to the high levels of poverty, the government, ... -
Regional applied general equilibrium modelling : the case of South Africa's North West Province
Rossouw, Riaan (North-West University, 2007)South Africa's North West Province is dependent on gold and platinum exports for its economic growth and employment. Whether this specialisation is optimal from an economic growth, employment creation and welfare point of ... -
The role of transport costs and logistics in South Africa's international competitiveness
Van Rensburg, Aletta Maria Jansen (Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2000)International competitiveness is a requirement for a country to attain high economic growth rates. It is also a precondition to benefit from the globalisation of the world economy. Improving competitiveness can raise a ... -
The structure and content of undergraduate economics curricula offered by South African universities
Steenkamp, Ermie Annelies (North-West University, 2006)Often academic departments have little knowledge about the course content that is presented by similar departments at other universities. This study aims to investigate the economics curricula offered by South African ... -
Sub-national differences in the quality of life in South Africa
Rossouw, Stephanié (North-West University, 2007)It is increasingly acknowledged that the proper objective of government efforts towards economic development should be aimed at improvements beyond simple measures of growth, poverty and inequality towards richer measures ... -
Trade patterns and foreign direct investment in the Southern African development community
Bezuidenhout, Henri (North-West University, 2007)This thesis focuses on the relationship between trade and FDI in the SADC. While FDI is seen as a stimulus for growth and development, Africa is lagging behind other regions in attracting FDI. Whilst a number of reasons ... -
Wisselkoersblootstelling van multinasionale ondernemings in Suid-Afrika
Blignaut, Zelda (North-West University, 2004)Multinational enterprises (MNEs) are central drivers behind neo-liberal globalisation. These enterprises are usually centred in developed countries, with competitive operations in developing countries. The literature on ...