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

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BER Weekly

13 Jun 2025 Another global flashpoint ignites as Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities
The story for the week was initially relatively positive, with the overarching narrative being that the US and China agreed on a trade truce. However, overnight, Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities, military sites and killed senior commanders in dozens of strikes. While Israel has attacked Iran before, this is the first time nuclear facilities were...

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BER Weekly

13 Jun 2025 Another global flashpoint ignites as Israel attacks Iran’s nuclear facilities
The story for the week was initially relatively positive, with the overarching narrative being that the US and China agreed on a trade truce. However, overnight, Israel struck Iran’s nuclear facilities, military sites and killed senior commanders in dozens of strikes. While Israel has attacked Iran before, this is the first time nuclear facilities were...

Read the full issue