Macro-fiscal analysis and policy modelling

Request for Research Proposals
Macro-fiscal Analysis and Policy Modelling

The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), together with the National Treasury of South Africa, is requesting research proposals under the second phase of the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme. The papers generated under this Request for Research Proposals (RfRP) will be published as a part of the macro-fiscal analysis and policy modelling workstream of the programme. Submission deadline: 15 September 2022, 23:59 UTC+3.

Arguably, one of South Africa’s main challenges is to generate economic growth that is inclusive, thus reducing unemployment, poverty, and inequality. Both fiscal and monetary policy might play a role in this. Investigating the roles of fiscal and monetary policy and understanding the nature and drivers of investment and economic growth in South Africa, the following are priority re...