Debra Shepherd

Senior Lecturer
 
Title: Dr
Email: [protected email address]
Phone: +27 (0)21 808 2246
Office: Schumann 614
 
Research interests:
Micro-econometrics, Development Economics, Economics of Education, Labour Economics, Stratification Economics, Identity Economics, Social Norms and Stereotypes
 
Courses lectured:
Microeconomics 114, Economics 388 (Data Science for Economists), Economics of Education I 771/871

BER Weekly

6 Jun 2025 SA GDP barely expands in Q1, while BCI and PMI suggest that Q2 remained weak
It was a busy week for local data releases, much of which painted a bleak picture of SA’s economy. Not only was first-quarter GDP growth dismal, but 2024 growth was also revised lower to just 0.5%. , The RMB/BER Business Confidence Index (BCI) showed sentiment remained shaky in the second quarter...

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