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Biased, Inefficient, But Consistent

Notes, comments, and conjectures.

The Engel Curves of Noncooperative Households: Director’s Cut

theory (applied)

households

consumption

A parametric example, cut from Chiappori and Naidoo (2020), in which collective and noncooperative demand systems differ.

Martin Wittenberg, 1962 - 2024

labour economics

households

consumption

South Africa

obituary

Martin Wittenberg made major contributions to empirical social science in South Africa. We discuss some of his academic contributions.

What Do We Know About Labour Market Flows in South Africa?

labour markets

South Africa

Experimental evidence shows that some information provision can help, but I don’t think they will have a very large effect on unemployment levels.

Recurring Themes in South Africa’s ‘Economic Strategies’

policy (general)

South Africa

I knew these sounded familiar.

Industrial Policy: Approach With Caution

industrial policy

international trade

firms

rent-seeking

The conventional wisdom on import substitution is underrated.

Economic Growth is the Anti-Poverty Strategy That Actually Works

growth

South Africa

policy (general)

Poverty is bad, and growth reduces poverty, so growth is good.

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