No-one has a credible growth plan that is also politically acceptable
The focus must be on solutions because the ANC leadership will soon be overwhelmed by surging deaths and bankruptcies
02 June 2020 - 15:46
Covid deaths and bankruptcies are expected to soon spike. Will this provide the impetus for a pivot towards growth policies or will the coming human and economic carnage be exploited in a lasting shift towards authoritarianism?
Successful economic policies prioritise value-added exporting; competitiveness; productivity; innovation; responsiveness to shifting global trends; high household savings; investing in people; seeking a cheap but stable currency; integrating into global supply chains; and managing foreign affairs to advance economic interests...
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