Fiscal responses must include human rights
In the fifth part of this month’s New Frame, New Economy forum, public finance specialist Zukiswa Kota explains why we need to bridge the gap between the rights of ordinary people and budgetary constraints.
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The New Frame, New Economy project aims to improve the public discussion around economic alternatives in South Africa. We'll be bringing progressive voices together to discuss effective and inclusive policy recommendations across a range of topics, including labour markets, industrial policy, welfare and finance.
Let’s listen to heterodox economists for a change
In the fourth part of this month’s New Frame, New Economy forum, Seeraj Mohamed provides an alternative to Michael Sachs’ analysis of the trajectory of our economic policy.
SA needs frank talk and a robust social compact
In the third part of this month’s New Frame, New Economy forum, economist Seán Mfundza Muller gives historical context to Michael Sachs’ analysis of the country’s fiscal position.
South Africa needs GDP growth, not austerity
In the second part of this month’s New Frame, New Economy forum, economist Duma Gqubule responds to Michael Sachs’ take on what this year’s budget needs to do.
SA’s budget and the absence of social solidarity
Last year’s stimulus may have been insufficient in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. But the budget we should really be talking about will be tabled this week.
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Amid its devastation, the Covid-19 pandemic has created space to talk about new ways of organising our economy. In a new project, we are taking that conversation further.