Economic indicators 5 (ePub)

The fifth edition of Economic indicators covers all the recent revisions of the GDP, the CPI, the PPI, the various labour market surveys, the balance of payments and other economic indicators. All the data that are used to illustrate and explain the various indicators have been updated and, as always, a wealth of data on the South African economy is provided.Some comments on the fourth editionFor students and others interested in economic affairs this book is a must read and one to keep close at hand as a reference.– Mr Tito Mboweni, former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (1999–2009)If you want to talk like a real economist, Economic indicators is the resource you need.– Prof. Waldo Krugell, North-West UniversityIf there is only one textbook all South African economists should have on their bookshelves, it is Economic indicators.– Amanda Fitschen, University of South AfricaEconomic indicators can truly be regarded as the perfect reference manual for lay people, students in the field of economics and seasoned economists.– Le Roux Burrows, University of StellenboschAn essential guide to anyone involved in the interpretation and manipulation of South African economic data – for the layperson, the student and the expert.– Prof. Ben Smit, former Director of the Bureau for Economic Research (1998–2015)Philip Mohr is a retired professor of Economics.Dr Derek Yu is a senior lecturer in Economics at the University of the Western Cape.Dr Sandra Mollentze is a senior learning and development consultant at the SARB Academy.