The general equilibrium effects of a productivity increase on the economy and gender in South Africa

This study utilises a computable general equilibrium model to examine the effects of economy-wide (SIM 1) and partial (SIM 2) productivity increases on the economy, gender employment, wages, income and welfare in South Africa. SIM 1 results in ‘output’ led employment demand and increased earnings fo...

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Main Authors: Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu, Godbertha Kinyondo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2011-06-01
Series:South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
Online Access:https://sajems.org/index.php/sajems/article/view/221