Prof Lucas Ferraz, from the Fundação Getulio Vargas and the São Paulo School of Economics in Brazil, visited the NWU from 5-9 September. Among his various engagements that week, he conducted a two-day introductory training workshop for School of…
Since the formation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995, multilateralism has been the dominant approach to liberalising trade. However, today there is a growing tendency towards bilateralism. This may be partly attributable to frustrations…
The study investigates the behaviour of South African exporting firms (and workers) and their response to trade over time, which can inform policymakers on how to optimise export-led strategies which in turn can stimulate economic growth and job…
SADC is currently the most expensive region to trade from/within Africa. This problem is symptomatic of a general African malaise, namely a lack of competitiveness. Slow borders keep the African market fragmented and the movement of goods across the…
One of the most compelling arguments for regional trade and integration in Africa rests on the fact that Africa is the most fragmented market in the world, with only 10‒13 per cent of the continent’s trade being with other African nations. However,…