Economic growth, poverty and inequality in South Africa: the first decade of democracy (original) (raw)

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The paper examines economic growth, poverty, and inequality in South Africa during the first decade of democracy, focusing on the impacts of the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative for South Africa (ASGISA). It analyzes data on economic growth rates, income poverty, and inequality measures, revealing minor changes in poverty levels despite significant growth, and explores the contributions to inequality from different household types. The study highlights the challenges of assessing economic outcomes and offers insights into the patterns of pro-poor growth in the context of government welfare measures.

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