The social cohesion of multiethnic states is today at risk across the globe. African states have ... more The social cohesion of multiethnic states is today at risk across the globe. African states have been facing that risk since their independence from colonial rule more than half a century ago. As elsewhere in the world, Africa’s histories of division and contest have sown seeds of political, social, and economic instability. However, Africa is not a place; it is a large continent. There are nearly 40 states south of the Sahara. A few are constantly wracked by instability, while the rest of the continent is experiencing considerable economic transformation. Ethnic conflict is not universal in Africa.
The social cohesion of multiethnic states is today at risk across the globe. African states have ... more The social cohesion of multiethnic states is today at risk across the globe. African states have been facing that risk since their independence from colonial rule more than half a century ago. As elsewhere in the world, Africa’s histories of division and contest have sown seeds of political, social, and economic instability. However, Africa is not a place; it is a large continent. There are nearly 40 states south of the Sahara. A few are constantly wracked by instability, while the rest of the continent is experiencing considerable economic transformation. Ethnic conflict is not universal in Africa.
Using the 2011 South African population census, we provide income and multidimensional poverty an... more Using the 2011 South African population census, we provide income and multidimensional poverty and inequality estimates at the municipal level. We go on to estimate a spatial econometric model to identify the correlates of poverty across municipalities in South Africa. Our results show that both income and multidimensional poverty and inequality vary significantly across municipalities in South Africa. In general, areas that are historically characterized by low economic and welfare outcomes still experience significantly higher poverty and deprivation levels. Using both global and local spatial autocorrelation measures we find significant and positive spatial dependence and clustering of regional development indicators. The situation of poverty is both spatially unequal and autocorrelated. Results from our spatial econometric analysis indicate negative and significant relations between the municipal poverty levels and local levels of education and economic activity (GDP per capita)...
Hiroyuki Hino, Murray Leibbrandt and Muna Shifa acknowledge funding from the French Development A... more Hiroyuki Hino, Murray Leibbrandt and Muna Shifa acknowledge funding from the French Development Agency (AFD) as part of the “Social Cohesion, Inequality and Inclusive Development” partnership agreement between the French Development Agency, South African Office and the University of Cape Town. Murray Leibbrandt, Muna Shifa and Ratjomose Machema also acknowledge funding from the Research Chairs Initiative of the South African National Research Foundation and the South African Department of Science and Technology. We are grateful for very useful comments from Arnim Langer, Frances Stewart and John Lonsdale.
Foreword Akihiko Tanaka Preface Hiroyuki Hino and Gustav Ranis 1. Introduction and Summary Hiroyu... more Foreword Akihiko Tanaka Preface Hiroyuki Hino and Gustav Ranis 1. Introduction and Summary Hiroyuki Hino, William Lyakurwa and Samuel Mwakubo Part I: Review of Literature and Global Practices 2. Macroeconomic Perspectives Gustav Ranis and Douglas Gollin 3. Microeconomic Perspectives Marianne Bertrand and Bruno Crepon Part II: Country Studies 4. Ethiopia Nzinga H. Broussard, John Page and Tsegay Gebrekidan Tekleselassie, with Tadele Ferede and Hansa Teklay Reda 5. Ghana Ernest Aryeetey, William Baah-Boateng, Charles Godfred Ackah, Kim Lehrer and Isaac Mbiti 6. Kenya Boaz Munga, Othieno Nyanjom, Eldah Onsomu and Germano Mwabu 7. South Africa Martin Abel, Megan Blair, Raissa Fabregas, Kamilla Gumede and Murray Leibbrandt
Changes in "taste" are very important in the demand for food products. Most analyses, h... more Changes in "taste" are very important in the demand for food products. Most analyses, however, assume taste to be a constant. By utilizing a natural log polynomial function for the Engel curve and examining the resultant income elasticities of demand, certain refinements of standard classifications of commodities are possible. These can then be used to analyze changes in taste over time. The results indicate that taste is highly variable. Further, changes in taste are significantly different for different kinds of food. Recent unprecedented shifts in family income make it imperative that there be better understanding of the nature of demand.
The social cohesion of multiethnic states is today at risk across the globe. African states have ... more The social cohesion of multiethnic states is today at risk across the globe. African states have been facing that risk since their independence from colonial rule more than half a century ago. As elsewhere in the world, Africa’s histories of division and contest have sown seeds of political, social, and economic instability. However, Africa is not a place; it is a large continent. There are nearly 40 states south of the Sahara. A few are constantly wracked by instability, while the rest of the continent is experiencing considerable economic transformation. Ethnic conflict is not universal in Africa.
The social cohesion of multiethnic states is today at risk across the globe. African states have ... more The social cohesion of multiethnic states is today at risk across the globe. African states have been facing that risk since their independence from colonial rule more than half a century ago. As elsewhere in the world, Africa’s histories of division and contest have sown seeds of political, social, and economic instability. However, Africa is not a place; it is a large continent. There are nearly 40 states south of the Sahara. A few are constantly wracked by instability, while the rest of the continent is experiencing considerable economic transformation. Ethnic conflict is not universal in Africa.
Using the 2011 South African population census, we provide income and multidimensional poverty an... more Using the 2011 South African population census, we provide income and multidimensional poverty and inequality estimates at the municipal level. We go on to estimate a spatial econometric model to identify the correlates of poverty across municipalities in South Africa. Our results show that both income and multidimensional poverty and inequality vary significantly across municipalities in South Africa. In general, areas that are historically characterized by low economic and welfare outcomes still experience significantly higher poverty and deprivation levels. Using both global and local spatial autocorrelation measures we find significant and positive spatial dependence and clustering of regional development indicators. The situation of poverty is both spatially unequal and autocorrelated. Results from our spatial econometric analysis indicate negative and significant relations between the municipal poverty levels and local levels of education and economic activity (GDP per capita)...
Hiroyuki Hino, Murray Leibbrandt and Muna Shifa acknowledge funding from the French Development A... more Hiroyuki Hino, Murray Leibbrandt and Muna Shifa acknowledge funding from the French Development Agency (AFD) as part of the “Social Cohesion, Inequality and Inclusive Development” partnership agreement between the French Development Agency, South African Office and the University of Cape Town. Murray Leibbrandt, Muna Shifa and Ratjomose Machema also acknowledge funding from the Research Chairs Initiative of the South African National Research Foundation and the South African Department of Science and Technology. We are grateful for very useful comments from Arnim Langer, Frances Stewart and John Lonsdale.
Foreword Akihiko Tanaka Preface Hiroyuki Hino and Gustav Ranis 1. Introduction and Summary Hiroyu... more Foreword Akihiko Tanaka Preface Hiroyuki Hino and Gustav Ranis 1. Introduction and Summary Hiroyuki Hino, William Lyakurwa and Samuel Mwakubo Part I: Review of Literature and Global Practices 2. Macroeconomic Perspectives Gustav Ranis and Douglas Gollin 3. Microeconomic Perspectives Marianne Bertrand and Bruno Crepon Part II: Country Studies 4. Ethiopia Nzinga H. Broussard, John Page and Tsegay Gebrekidan Tekleselassie, with Tadele Ferede and Hansa Teklay Reda 5. Ghana Ernest Aryeetey, William Baah-Boateng, Charles Godfred Ackah, Kim Lehrer and Isaac Mbiti 6. Kenya Boaz Munga, Othieno Nyanjom, Eldah Onsomu and Germano Mwabu 7. South Africa Martin Abel, Megan Blair, Raissa Fabregas, Kamilla Gumede and Murray Leibbrandt
Changes in "taste" are very important in the demand for food products. Most analyses, h... more Changes in "taste" are very important in the demand for food products. Most analyses, however, assume taste to be a constant. By utilizing a natural log polynomial function for the Engel curve and examining the resultant income elasticities of demand, certain refinements of standard classifications of commodities are possible. These can then be used to analyze changes in taste over time. The results indicate that taste is highly variable. Further, changes in taste are significantly different for different kinds of food. Recent unprecedented shifts in family income make it imperative that there be better understanding of the nature of demand.
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