Understanding the effects of fiscal policy on South Africa

SOURCE: HSRC Review
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2013
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.Chitiga-Mabugu
KEYWORDS: ECONOMIC GROWTH RATE, FISCAL POLICY
Web link: http://www.hsrc.ac.za/en/review/hsrc-review-may-2013/understanding-the-effects-of-fiscal-policy-on-south-africa
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 7812
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/2893
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/2893

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Abstract

Increased investment spending would decrease the national debt of the country as a percentage of its Gross Domestic Product, reduce government deficit and improve the economic health of the country, says Margaret Chitiga-Mabugu.