Prof. Estian Calitz on Fiscal Sustainability in South Africa: what are the shortcomings we face?

Prof. Estian Calitz on Fiscal Sustainability in South Africa: what are the shortcomings we face?
Economic Research Southern Africa
Prof. Estian Calitz on Fiscal Sustainability in South Africa: what are the shortcomings we face?

Jul 10 2020 | 00:36:50

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Episode • July 10, 2020 • 00:36:50

Show Notes

Shortly after the Minister of Finance gave his Supplementary Budget Speech, ERSA’s host, Margaux G met up with Prof. Estian Calitz, an Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Stellenbosch who also wrote ERSA’s second Policy Bulletin. Reflecting on the current fiscal environment in South Africa, Prof. Calitz highlights some of the challenges that […]

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