The employment effect of economic growth: introducing the South African economy

Key Points

• The aim is to review the South African economy's progress since the financial crisis, particularly focusing on employment issues.
• Contextual overview of unemployment, poverty, and inequality in South Africa.
• Analysis of the global economic crisis and its impact on the South African economy.
• Discussion of future predictions and challenges for the economy.
• Identifies three main challenges: unemployment, poverty, and inequality.
• Contextualizes the South African economic recovery in relation to the global crisis.
• Sets the stage for further detailed economic discussions in subsequent chapters.