As a social security measure, the BIG is a necessary means to enhance income security for all through the redistribution of wealth generated by all. Thus, the BIG is not just a means for fighting poverty and reducing inequality, but it is also an economic stimulus that increases the purchasing power of a country’s population through direct unconditional cash transfers.
Sans titreThe debate about the efficacy of fiscal policy has remained unresolved in economics for almost a century. This paper provides a brief overview of international and South African debates and research about fiscal multipliers, which measure the efficacy of fiscal policy. This paper’s objective is to inform South African debates about the feasibility of introducing a Basic Income Guarantee (BIG).
Sans titreThe rapid assessment of the implementation and utilisation of the special COVID-19 SRD grant.
Sans titreDocument shows the Rand value of Food Baskets and Non-Food Baskets in the Eastern Cape from January 2015 to September 2015.
Sans titreDocument shows the Rand value of Food Baskets and Non-Food Baskets in Gauteng from January 2015 to September 2015.
Sans titreThis document shows the Rand value of Food Baskets and Non-Food Baskets in Limpopo from January 2015 to September 2015.
Sans titreThis document shows the Rand value of Food Baskets and Non-Food Baskets in the North West from January 2015 to September 2015.
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