ERSA (@econrsa) header
ERSA (@econrsa) profile picture

Seeks to engage a broad range of SA economists into policy-oriented research & to encourage independent and expert economic research

Cape Town, South Africa
Joined February 2011
Photo by ERSA (@econrsa)Photo by ERSA (@econrsa)Photo by ERSA (@econrsa)Photo by ERSA (@econrsa)Photo by ERSA (@econrsa)Photo by ERSA (@econrsa)Photo by ERSA (@econrsa)Photo by ERSA (@econrsa)Photo by ERSA (@econrsa)Photo by ERSA (@econrsa)
ERSA lERSA invites researchers to submit to the ERSA Working Paper Series. 🔍 Expert reviews 💰 Financial Incentives 🌐 DOIs for increased discoverability and citations Join us in driving impactful research in Southern Africa. Learn more: ersawps.org/index.php/workin… #PolicyResearch
2
6
422
📢 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - THE MACROECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS OF GROWTH AND PRODUCTIVITY IN SOUTH AFRICA Proposal submission deadline: 31 August 2027 Learn more: econrsa.org/events/request-f…
2
3
359
⏰ REMINDER: Call for Conference Papers – Health Policy and Economics in Emerging Markets Paper submission deadline: 1 October 2026 Learn more: econrsa.org/events/call-for-…
1
3
498
🚨ALERT: AFTER CLOSING REGISTRATION TEMPORARILY, WE HAVE REOPENED REGISTRATION FOR OUR TRADE POLICY AND TRADE PERFORMANCE IN EMERGING MARKETS CONFERENCE Learn more and register: econrsa.org/events/trade-pol… Learn more about the keynote speaker: piie.com/experts/senior-rese…
69
Keeping up with economic research and policy debates just got easier. Join our new WhatsApp channel for concise updates on research, policy discussions, and events 📲 👉 Join here: whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8…
1
107
📢TRAINING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT In July this year, Fransisco Nadal De Simone (UBI Business School), will be instructing a skills workshop on financial stability and early warning systems. Learn more: econrsa.org/events/training-…
101
📢 CALL FOR CONFERENCE PAPERS! We're hosting a two-day workshop on Trade Policy and Trade Performance in Emerging Markets and you're invited to submit your research. Learn more: econrsa.org/events/call-for-…
1
2
72
Applications are open for the 3rd RISE Conference, which will be hosted by and taking place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Paper submission deadline: 15 May 2026 Learn more: econrsa.org/download/42925/?…
1
188
📢ANNOUNCEMENT: CALL FOR PAPERS We're pleased to announce that we will be partnering with the Economic Society of South Africa in hosting the third National PhD Conference next year. n Durban. Submission deadline: 22 January 2026 Learn more: econrsa.org/download/42901/?…
2
138
🎓 ARCHIVED COURSE In July this year, Prof Renee van Eyden from the University of Pretoria offered a course in Time Series Econometrics. It has now been archived on our website and YouTube Channel. To learn more: econrsa.org/events/training-…
80
📢 REMINDER: It's not too late to register for our upcoming two-day workshop co-hosted with the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (@SALDRU1 ). Learn more: econrsa.org/events/the-ersa-…
59
📢 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS We're excited to announce our latest research initiative on the economics of health and health care in South Africa! Learn more: econrsa.org/events/request-f…
57
📢TRAINING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT In March next year, Yonas Alem and Roula Inglesi-Lotz, will be instructing a skills workshop on the theoretical foundations of environmental externalities and policy responses. Learn more: econrsa.org/events/training-…
68
📣 PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED We're hosting a one-day workshop and public lecture and we welcome submissions of both research and policy papers providing insights into issues related to competition and regulation. Learn more: econrsa.org/events/ersa-work…
78
📢 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN Join us for our conference, featuring keynote speakers Maarten Pieter Schinkel and James Hodge, alongside panel discussions and academic and policy research sessions. Learn more: econrsa.org/events/shaping-d…
1
101
🎓 ARCHIVED COURSE In May this year, Prof Carolyn Chisadza from the University of Pretoria offered a course on the Introduction to Economic Growth and Development. It has now been archived on our website and YouTube Channel. Learn more: econrsa.org/events/training-…
53
📢 WORKSHOP REGISTRATION OPEN We’re pleased to invite you to register for our upcoming two-day workshop co-hosted with the @SALDRU1 featuring keynote speakers Taryn Dinkelman and Joseph Kaboski. Deadline: 1 December 2025 Learn more and register: econrsa.org/events/the-ersa-…
2
2
98
📢 REMINDER: JOIN US TOMORROW FOR OUR LIVE WEBINAR It's not too late to register: econrsa.org/events/the-role-… @DNAEcon @ODI_Global
53
📢 TRAINING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT In March next year, Alexander Ludwig from the European University Institute, will be instructing a skills workshop on Heterogeneous Agent Macroeconomic Models. Application deadline: 1 Dec 2025 Learn more and apply: econrsa.org/events/training-…
89
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: REGISTER FOR PART 4 OF THE INDUSTRIAL POLICY IN SOUTH AFRICA WEBINAR SERIES Date and time: 16 October, 10h00 - 12h00 Register now: econrsa.org/events/the-role-… @DNAEcon @ODI_Global
62