international comparison

The Impact of Electricity Price Increases and Rationing on the South African Economy: Potential Energy Savings A Review by Sector and a Review of Potential Incentives to Promote Energy Efficiency

Altman et al. highlight major developments and influences on energy efficiency in four sectors of the South African economy. The paper also reviews measures for a package of tools that government could use to stimulate energy efficiency in these sectors. These incentive tools could encourage alternative energy investments and promote investment in physical or process…

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Labour Market Regulation: International and South African Perspectives

The first ten years of democracy in South Africa saw a significant programme of labour market regulation, as the new regime extended labour rights to employees and established structures to overcome apartheid deficits. Effective regulation has to address new forms of workforce segmentation, and new models of the employment relationship in the developed world provide…

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