Biased, Inefficient, But Consistent

Conjectures, notes, and other loose ends in more than 280 characters.

What Do We Know About Labour Market Flows in 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.
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Recurring Themes in South Africa's 'Economic Strategies'
I knew these sounded familiar.
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Industrial Policy: Approach With Caution
The conventional wisdom on import substitution is underrated.
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Economic Growth is the Anti-Poverty Strategy That Actually Works
Poverty is bad, and growth reduces poverty, so growth is good.
Last updated on Feb 25, 2023