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How suitable is a ‘developmental state’ to tackle unemployment, inequality and poverty in South Africa?

How suitable is a ‘developmental state’ to tackle unemployment, inequality and poverty in South Africa?

27th March 2014

By: Econ3x3

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The National Development Plan envisions the achievement of a ‘capable and developmental state’. Developmental states are usually associated with high economic growth. Such states in East Asia often are seen as models for SA to emulate. However, given the structure of the SA economy, state and society, a developmental state is not suitable, nor attainable. The concept of a social investment state is a better alternative, but it will need key institutional and policy reforms to work.

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Written by Philippe Burger, Professor of Economics and Head of Department, University of the Free State

This article was first published on the Econ3x3 website – Accessible policy-relevant research and expert commentaries on unemployment and employment, income distribution and inclusive growth in South Africa.

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