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GAVIN KEETON: Dismal science of economics helps understanding why graft and Brexit exist
The concept of opportunity cost shows that the effects of the VBS Bank misdemeanours range much wider than simple accounting suggests
GAVIN KEETON: Eskom cannot return to health via damaging cost increases
Buying expensive coal on the open market, combined with cost overruns for Medupi and Kusile, are part of upward pressure on pricing
GAVIN KEETON: We cannot afford youth with no prospect of ever working
The rise in long-term unemployment is the most alarming figure in StatsSA's latest labour survey
GAVIN KEETON: Nobel winner’s story shows the uphill battle for women
Although the ratio of female to male undergraduates in SA now favours women, they are underepresented in senior positions at work
GAVIN KEETON: Correct for the president to redirect spending to boost domestic production
SA’s current account deficits with the rest of the world mean that domestic spending consistently exceeds domestic production
GAVIN KEETON: Poor tax collection adds to spendthrift government’s woes
Individuals are shouldering a bigger burden and are angry about the increased VAT rate and the surging petrol price
GAVIN KEETON: Nene is one of the heroes to emerge in state-capture saga
While impatience with the slow progress in bringing the perpetrators to justice is understandable, it is important to remember that misdeeds have actually been exposed
GAVIN KEETON: Steady rand depends on improved investment climate
Investors need to know the government is serious about dealing with corruption and fixing inefficiencies
GAVIN KEETON: Dire state of Venezuela’s economy raises red flags for SA
Hyperinflation destroys the value of people’s savings. It is especially devastating for the poor and those with fixed incomes such as pensioners
GAVIN KEETON: Zimbabwe proves loss of trust is kiss of death for currencies
The government may deposit sums into public servants’ bank accounts, but accessing the cash they need will remain problematic





















