Template-Type: ReDIF-Paper 1.0
Author-Name: Kishan Shah
Author-Workplace-Name: Center for International Development at Harvard University
Title: Diagnosing South Africa’s High Unemployment and Low Informality
Abstract: This report analyzes the causes and consequences of South Africa’s high rates of unemployment and the unique nature of labor market exclusion in the country. It leverages a combination of new quantitative analysis using South African datasets and international datasets for benchmarking, together with synthesis of existing literature and case studies. The goal is to: (1) characterize the challenge of labor market exclusion in South Africa, (2) identify ways in which this is similar and different to other countries, (3) understand what drives the unique challenges of the labor market in South Africa, and (4) narrow down what policy areas are most important to address the underlying drivers. This report takes a diagnostic approach to understand the causes of South Africa’s unique pattern of low informality.
Creation-Date: 2022-09
Keywords: Poverty, Inclusive Growth, Skills & Human Capital
Number: 193
Handle: RePEc:glh:wpfacu:193
File-Url: https://growthlab.cid.harvard.edu/files/growthlab/files/2022-09-cid-fellows-wp-138-south-africa-labor-markets.pdf
File-Format: application/pdf