African Histories and Modernities: Trails and Possibilities

Gumede, Vusi; Bila, Santos; Biyase, Mduduzi; Chauke, Shonisani; Arogundade, Sodiq

The South African economy has largely performed below its potential. Although the size of the South African economy has significantly increased since 1994, its performance has lagged behind other comparable economies, and has even been overtaken by Nigeria as the largest economy in Africa. Unemployment, income inequality, and poverty have remained high since 1994. In the past decade, South African economic performance has been so poor that is has resulted in declining per capita incomes.

In this study, Vusi Gumede and his co-authors offer a comprehensive analysis of the South African economy since 1994, dealing with many important issues, ranging from its history to its political travails in an effort to provide better understanding and find possible solutions to ensuring inclusive growth.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2024-05-16

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031541797

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-54180-3

Dimensions: 210cm x148cm

Pages: 208