• A regulatory framework for tax whistleblowing in South Africa 

  Labuschagne, Megan (University of Pretoria, 2024)

  This study explores the viability and practicality of incorporating an incentivised tax whistleblowing programme in the Tax Administration Act, 28 of 2011. The primary objective of the study is to develop a legislative ...
• Essays on the role of banking and finance in the South African economy 

  Mncube, Keaoleboga Lucas (University of Pretoria, 2024-07-08)

  The objective of the thesis is to analyse and understand the interaction between the banking sector and the economy in South Africa. To do so, we evaluate the historical evolution of productivity in the South African banking ...
• Portfolio optimisation using alternative risk measures 

  Lorimer, Douglas (University of Pretoria, 2023-06)

  Markowitz’ Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) optimises the ratio of mean portfolio returns and portfolio risk in the form of the variance of returns, giving rise to criticism relating to, inter alia, minimising upside risk, ...
• Running events in a crisis context : a sport consumer marketing perspective 

  Frost, Bianca Lizelle (University of Pretoria, 2023-06-30)

  In this thesis, Running events in a crisis context: a sport consumer marketing perspective, the candidate investigated emotional and behavioural aspects of sport event participation, specifically running events, prior to ...
• Geocoded analysis of the determinants of socio-political unrest in South Africa 

  Le Roux, Danie (University of Pretoria, 2024-01-10)

  Protests have severe negative short and long-run impacts on the developing South African economy. They have caused significant increases in costs and losses in productivity for crucial South African industries, leading to ...
• Essays on gender : impostor feelings, team composition, and pay gaps 

  Pleace, Michelle Anne (University of Pretoria, 2023-08)

  Since the second wave of feminism started in the 1960s, women have made progress in the labour force. However, persistent challenges such as low representation in specific fields, limited access to high-ranking positions, ...
• Uncertainty related to infectious diseases and forecastability of the volatility of financial assets 

  Shiba, Sisa (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  In the context of the great turmoil in the financial markets caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, we examine the predictability of the US Treasury securities (Chapter 2), international stocks (Chapter 3), foreign exchange rates ...
• A proposed framework for supply chain analytics using customer data 

  Phadi, Nteboheng Pamella (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  The COVID-19 pandemic and recent geopolitical events have called for a need to re-evaluate methodologies for Supply Chain Risk management. Significant investment in supply chain technology has resulted in data being generated ...
• The self-fulfilling prophecy of uncertainty : a study on the impact of uncertainty and contagion on economic outcomes and policy 

  Van der Westhuizen, Chevaughn (University of Pretoria, 2022-04)

  Economic globalisation has ushered in the integration of world financial markets, and the degree of interconnectedness has never been greater. In the face of a resurgence in global risks from trade, geopolitical tensions ...
• The impact of technological progress on emissions levels : evidence and lessons from different income-group countries 

  Milindi, Chris Belmert (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Global warming poses a serious threat to our ecosystem and our future. In this regard, reducing the use of fossil fuels by limiting energy consumption or improving energy efficiency is considered a critical path to combat ...
• Essays on technological trade composition and capital goods imports 

  Chipanda, Blessing (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Recent international trade literature emphasised the importance of countries’ technological trade composition structures (both exports and imports) in enhancing economic growth and development. Yet Africa’s trade has been ...
• Essays on Intergenerational Mobility in Africa 

  Funjika, Patricia (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  This thesis seeks to provide an in-depth examination of intergenerational mobility in Africa. Examining intergenerational mobility and its underpinnings is of particular importance for Africa which, by 2020, was home to 8 ...
• Forecasting South Africa’s inflation rate using deep neural networks 

  Phage, Kabo Thoriso (University of Pretoria, 2022-01-14)

  Inflation forecasting is crucial for efficient monetary policy and decision-making in an economy. This paper examines the feasibility of including deep neural networks in the macroeconomic forecasting toolbox for the ...
• Die likwiditeitsvraagstuk in die stelsel van internasionale ekonomiese betrekkinge 

  Stals, Christian Lodewyk (University of Pretoria, 1968)

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• Essays on welfare implications of knowledge acquisition corruption and signalling costs from the perspective of a developing country 

  Molefinyane, Mpoifeng Richard (University of Pretoria, 2020)
• The Economic Effects of Diabetes and Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes 

  Thsehla, Masedikwe Mokwape Evelyn (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The aim of this study is to analyse the effects of diabetes and sugar-sweetened beverages on the South African economy. The study was motivated by the prevalence of diabetes in South Africa and the cost of managing diabetes. ...
• Uncertainty, Financial Stress and Monetary Policy in South Africa 

  Kisten, Theshne (University of Pretoria, 2021)

  In this thesis, we examine the role of economic uncertainty and financial market stress in the South African economy and its implications for monetary policy. Financial market disruptions and economic uncertainty are ...
• The Role of Renewable Energy in the South African Energy Supply Mix and Economy 

  Ndlovu, Vanessa Constance (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Globally and in most emerging economies such as South Africa, there is an urgent need to attain sustainable development goals as well as honor climate change mitigation commitments. In order to achieve this and to participate ...
• Evaluating the impacts of energy and environmental policy on South African households 

  Bohlmann, Jessika Andreina (University of Pretoria, 2020-06-01)

  This thesis investigates how different policies and measures designed to reduce CO2 emissions – i.e. carbon tax and energy efficiency policies – in South Africa will affect South African households. The contribution of ...
• Fiscal Decentralization and Autonomy of Subnational Entities in Ghana 

  Oppong, Felix (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  This thesis examines the implementation of fiscal decentralization in Ghana, originally known as the Gold Coast in West Africa. It focuses on the Government of Ghana’s policies regarding subnational entities especially ...

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