New website launched
They say that the only constant thing, is change. Nowhere is this more evident than on the web. The rapidly changing nature of information and communications technology, even within slow-moving institutions such as universities, has required the Department of Economics to look at new ways to share the latest news, update information and communicate with colleagues and students. About six months ago, an idea was born.
Melt van Schoor has been the man to take charge of the new initiative. He, together with his small but dedicated team, have worked tirelessly in the last month to re-invent the way we look at departmental websites. While all the features of a good website still remains, the driving force behind the new site is the ability for lecturers to exchange information directly with their students.
Ease of use has been of primary importance. Working papers are directly loaded on to Repec, seminars are automatically uploaded and news stories are stored in archives.
The site is continuously under construction; improvements, renovations, updates are added daily. Tell us what you think about the new site, and how it can be improved, by sending email to [protected email address] .
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Upcoming Seminars
Monday 26 May 202512:00-13:00
Prof Simon Franklin: Queen Mary University In London
Topic: "No Place Like Home? The Causal Effect of Housing Clearances in Central Addis Ababa"
12:00-13:00
Dr Dawie van Lill: South African Reserve Bank & Stellenbosch University
Topic: "TBC"
12:00-13:00
Prof Hylton Hollander: University Of Cape Town
Topic: "TBC"
BER Weekly
16 May 2025 Trade truce lifts markets, SA braces for winter load-shedding and budget reckoningThis week, data showed that South Africa’s unemployment rate rose in 2025Q1, with net job losses compared to 2024Q4. Meanwhile, mining output improved in March but declined overall for the quarter. In the US, inflation eased to a four-year low, while Germany’s economic sentiment rebounded sharply. The UK economy posted impressive growth in Q1; however,...
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Upcoming Seminars
Monday 26 May 202512:00-13:00
Prof Simon Franklin: Queen Mary University In London
Topic: "No Place Like Home? The Causal Effect of Housing Clearances in Central Addis Ababa"
12:00-13:00
Dr Dawie van Lill: South African Reserve Bank & Stellenbosch University
Topic: "TBC"
12:00-13:00
Prof Hylton Hollander: University Of Cape Town
Topic: "TBC"
BER Weekly
16 May 2025 Trade truce lifts markets, SA braces for winter load-shedding and budget reckoningThis week, data showed that South Africa’s unemployment rate rose in 2025Q1, with net job losses compared to 2024Q4. Meanwhile, mining output improved in March but declined overall for the quarter. In the US, inflation eased to a four-year low, while Germany’s economic sentiment rebounded sharply. The UK economy posted impressive growth in Q1; however,...
Read the full issue