Staff members complete PhDs
Three staff members, Dr Dieter von Fintel, Dr Krige Siebrits and Dr Marisa von Fintel, graduated with PhDs in Economics at Stellenbosch University’s two most recent graduation ceremonies. In the December 2014 ceremony, Dieter von Fintel received his PhD under supervision of Rulof Burger, with Servaas van der Berg as co-supervisor. The title of his thesis was 'Spatial heterogeneity, generational change and childhood socioeconomic status: microeconometric solutions to South African labour market questions'. Krige Siebrits received his PhD under the supervision of Estian Calitz. The title of his thesis was 'The influence of fiscal policy-making frameworks on fiscal outcomes: evidence from the European Union'. Marisa von Fintel received her PhD under the supervision of Servaas van der Berg, with Rulof Burger as co-supervisor. Her title was 'Social Mobility in post-apartheid South Africa'. More information about their PhDs and the other graduates from the department are available here.
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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,...
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