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The role of non-cognitive skills in educational production in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The role of non-cognitive skills in educational production in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) has largely been overlooked in the international economics of education literature. This constitutes ... -
Manifestations of inequality in three developing countries : an investigation of differential education and labour market outcomes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Economic inequality is a pervasive phenomenon that has long been a feature of both developed and developing countries. Such inequality is particularly problematic in developing countries because of its ... -
Essays on accountability and service delivery in education and healthcare in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : South Africa’s public service is characterised by poor quality of services and a weak record of accountability and service delivery. Despite high investment of resources towards the poor, there has been ... -
The econometrics of discrete structural change and its applications in models of price overcharge
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This dissertation studies unexplored time series issues related to tests of structural change and the modelling thereof. The practical application is centred around the estimation of price effects in ... -
Early effects and legacies of Cape Colony legislation on black disenfranchisement, education and migration
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Cape Colony adopted a universal male franchise in 1853, which was subject to income and property qualifications. This decision created tensions amongst the white settler community. After several annexations ... -
A critical examination of collusion, the pricing behaviour of a multi-product cartel and the cartel enforcement record in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : In this dissertation three research questions relating to collusion and cartel enforcement in South Africa were examined. The first question entailed examining the characteristics of detected cartels, ...
