Search Results - "Krugell, Waldo"

Policy uncertainty, the economy and business by Parsons, Raymond, Krugell, Waldo

“…Elevated policy uncertainty acts as a tax on investment. In 1921, Frank Knight made a basic conceptual distinction between risk and uncertainty. In a market…”
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Firm-Level Investment and Exporting: New Empirical Evidence from Ghana and Tanzania by Esaku, Stephen, Krugell, Waldo

“…Using firm-level data from two selected African countries, we examine whether firm-level investment in physical capital is a possible channel through which…”
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The impact of tourism on poverty in South Africa by Saayman, Melville, Rossouw, Riaan, Krugell, Waldo

“…This paper evaluates the potential impact of tourism on poverty in South Africa on the basis of recent survey data on international tourism spending patterns…”
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South Africa's susceptibility to financial crises by Henry Cockeran, Waldo Krugell

“…South Africa has to address the challenges of slow economic growth, poverty, and inequality in the face of precarious macroeconomic imbalances…”
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Willingness to pay: Who are the cheap talkers? by Saayman, Melville, Krugell, Waldo F., Saayman, Andrea

“…•A new category namely “ethicals” was identified.•This is the first time that an experimental approach was used in wine literature.•Research confirmed that…”
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Can South Africa sustain and diversify its exports? by Matthee, Marianne, Idsardi, Ernst, Krugell, Waldo

“…The aim of this paper is to examine the diversification of South Africa’s exports over the period 1994 to 2012. A decomposition of export growth shows that…”
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Characterisation of cyclists’ willingness to pay for green initiatives at Africa’s largest cycle tour by Saayman, Melville, Krugell, Waldo, Saayman, Andrea

“…The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is a major event on the road cycling calendar. The majority of cyclists travel significant distances and participation…”
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An evaluation of interest deduction limitations to counter base erosion in South Africa by Schutte, Daniel P., Van der Zwan, Pieter, Krugell, Waldo

“…Background: The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) made a number of recommendations in relation to interest deduction limitations as…”
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Micro-evidence on day labourers and the thickness of labour markets in South Africa by Blaauw, Derick, Krugell, Waldo

“…The South African labour market is characterised by sharp segmentation, high unemployment and apparently limited informal sector employment. Recent work has…”
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South African firm-level evidence of the links between finance and efficiency by Waldo Krugell, Marianne Matthee

“…Small and medium-sized enterprises are often seen as drivers of economic growth and development by generating employment opportunities. However, for SMEs to be…”
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Tourists’ characteristics and willingness to pay to see the big five by Clarissa van Tonder, Melville Saayman, Waldo Krugell

“…Tourism is an engine of growth and development in natural areas, but resources need to be protected and that often involves high costs. The opportunity to view…”
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Determinants of visitor spending: The Wacky Wine Festival as a case study by Melville Saayman, Waldo Krugell

“…The Wacky Wine Festival in Robertson, South Africa, is one of the country’s largest wine festivals. The uniqueness of this wine festival is that it takes place…”
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Socio-demographic profile and travel behaviour of biltong hunters in South Africa by Peet van der Merwe, Melville Saayman, Retha Warren, Waldo Krugell

“…This article examines the socio-demographic characteristics and travel behaviour of biltong hunters in South Africa. It attempts to determine the relationship…”
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Trade Liberalization and Productivity Growth: Firm-Level Analysis from Kenya by Esaku, Stephen, Krugell, Waldo

“…We analyze the impact of trade liberalization on firm productivity growth in Kenya’s manufacturing sector, using a panel spanning 8 years; 1992-1999. Our…”
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The determinants of spending by biltong hunters by P van der Merwe, Melville Saayman, Waldo Krugell

“…According to a national survey conducted in 2005, biltong hunters contribute significantly to conservation and the South African economy. This research…”
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The Spatial Persistence of Population and Wealth During Apartheid: Comparing the 1911 and 2011 Censuses by Krugell, Waldo

“…This article examines the spatial distribution of people and wealth in South Africa over the period 1911 to 2011. Economic development is typically…”
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Global integration of Africa versus regional integration in Africa by Willem Naudé, Waldo Krugell

“…Proposals and schemes for regional integration have abounded in postindependence Africa, often with disappointing results. Recently there has been a revival of…”
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Agglomeration and Firm-Level Efficiency in South Africa by Krugell, Waldo, Rankin, Neil

“…Where firms cluster together, there are efficiency gains from outsourcing, labour pooling and knowledge spillovers. Earlier research into agglomeration in…”
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Can South Africa sustain and diversify its exports? by Matthee, Marianne, Krugell, Waldo, Idsardi, Ernst

“…The aim of this paper is to examine the diversification of South Africa's exports over the period 1994 to 2012. A decomposition of export growth shows that…”
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Characterisation of cyclists' willingness to pay for green initiatives at Africa's largest cycle tour by Saayman, Melville, Krugell, Waldo, Saayman, Andrea

“…The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour is a major event on the road cycling calendar. The majority of cyclists travel significant distances and participation…”
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