The Political Economy of Budget Deficits: Fiscal Discipline and Elite Capture in Africa: Post-CPA and Beyond

This article examines The Political Economy of Budget Deficits: Fiscal Discipline and Elite Capture in Africa: Post-CPA and Beyond with a focused emphasis on South Africa within the field of Business. It is structured as a qualitative study that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.