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Everyone’s Guide to the South African Economy 12th edition
Recession, inflation, interest rates, income tax, exchange rates ... We are bombarded with these terms every day - by newspapers, the radio, TV and the internet - but what do they actually mean? And how do they impact on you? In this updated edition of Everyone's Guide to the South African Economy, all these issues - and more - are addressed. The book clearly explains and evaluates a wide range of economic occurrences - from the budget and the rand/dollar exchange rate to the balance of payments and the role of the South African Reserve Bank. The book investigates the causes and consequences of the 2008/2009 global financial and economic crisis, looks at the sub-Saharan African economy, and explores human development issues in South Africa and their implications for policy-making. If you are baffled by the specialised jargon of economists and bankers and want to know more about the economic forces that subtly dictate your day-to-day existence, Everyone's Guide to the South African Economy will put you in the picture. This is essential reading for every South African consumer and taxpayer. Economics, after all, is too important to be left to economists.
228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 1, 2016
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May 21, 2020
A very accessible introduction to a number of economical concepts. The book I'd tailored for the South African economy which made the concepts more lifely. It gives some good starting point to shape one's thinking and analysis of other country's economies.
March 8, 2022
Written in a way that is easy to read for anyone.
October 28, 2019
Andre Roux is a True South African gem.
I so appreciated the Optimistic approach about South African economy on this book.
I am encouraged.
The time,effort and absolute commitment that went into researching the facts that are written on this book,Wow(",)!
The book is not biased toward any political stance or belief,but all it does is to highlight how far we've come as a nation economically and how we can continue to be better despite our challenges.
How each one of us as Citizens can be able to contribute to better our nations economy.
This book is for keeps in one's library, exceptional work done by Andre.
I so appreciated the Optimistic approach about South African economy on this book.
I am encouraged.
The time,effort and absolute commitment that went into researching the facts that are written on this book,Wow(",)!
The book is not biased toward any political stance or belief,but all it does is to highlight how far we've come as a nation economically and how we can continue to be better despite our challenges.
How each one of us as Citizens can be able to contribute to better our nations economy.
This book is for keeps in one's library, exceptional work done by Andre.
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